Capital Punishment

• What We Can Learn From Woody Allen's "Bananas"...The New Leader Speaks!! Viva La Revolucion!

  It was one of my favorite films when I was a child and in case you were wondering what I was referring to this morning  "On The Foerfront" on WNAV, I provide the clip for your enjoyment. As to its relevance to the political events in our city...well, just keep [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:07am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Fatti Maschi-Parole Femina; City Dem Leader Nick Berry On A Roll Defending His Party

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  (CP NOTES: The subject of this analysis, Democratic Chairman Nick Berry was given adequate time to review and respond to this post before it was published. He chose not to respond.) In the past week, local Democratic Chair Nick Berry, a man known for being rather low key and soft spoken, [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2009, 6:03am EST
  by Paul Foer

• City Administrator Appointee Doug Smith....

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  (The below is the contents of an email sent by current Ward One Resident's Association Doug Smith to his members as he takes on his new role as Chief Administrative Officer for Annapolis) This note is a little longer than my usual short e-mail. I wanted to provide a bit of' [...]
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 6:28am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Cohen Says Goodbye in His Role As County Councilman

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  (Josh Cohen sent out an email on Sunday. CP provides it below for your review) From Councilman Josh Cohen: To the citizens of Anne Arundel County's Sixth Councilmanic District: Thank you for the privilege of representing you on the Anne Arundel County Council for these past three years. I have always [...]
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 6:22am EST
  by Paul Foer

• A Term Limit Named Dorothy

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  ...at the end, she pops back up and rises...a scary thought... LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click on the WNAV icon to the right and hear it anytime. READ CP Publisher Paul Foer's "The Ninth Ward" every Wednesday in The Capital JOIN US EACH' [...]
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 6:12am EST
  by Paul Foer

• CP Invites Loyal Readers to Holiday Party/50th Birthday Bash and to Celebrate Changing the Tone at City Hall

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  It's the social (but not quite the political..) event of the season. Thursday December 10th at Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits 7-9 pm. Beer and wine tasting provided by Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits and snacks provided by Grump's Cafe. This is a private party and you must have an [...]
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  Posted: December 07, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Yes-The New City Attorney Appointee Is Licensed in Maryland...

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  In case anyone is wondering (and they are) Karen Hardwick is listed as an attorney with the state's mandatory bar--the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland...the same one where current City Attorney Steve Kling WAS NOT Listed when Moyer appointed him. Does anyone really think our mayor-elect would [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2009, 12:03pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Listen To CP's Take on The Shropshire Verdict on 1430 WNAV

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  HEAR CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV's morning broadcast today at www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3   You can always click on the WNAV icon on the right sidebar....Thanks! ' [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:36am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Democratic Leader Nick Berry on the Shropshire Verdict; Calls Record "Sterling"

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  As quoted in today's Baltimore Sun: _______________ Nick Berry, the chairman of the city's Democratic Party said that Shropshire had "served the city well." "I just feel very sad for him," said Berry. "He's been very innovative on the environment, combating AIDS, unemployment. He has a sterling record in politics." __________ Really? Shropshire is supposed' [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 7:44am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Who Will Be On Mayor-Elect Cohen's Administrative Team?....Who Should Stay and Who Should Go??

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  We'll all be interested to hear who Cohen will choose as his "core administrative" team this morning. I am hoping for the best, but I know I can't be surprised too by expecting the worst. It is crucial that he starts off by setting the new tone that he promised [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 6:49am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Bus Driver Rises Through Ranks to Run Maryland Transit Administration-MTA

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  Ralign Wells, a 42-year-old Baltimore native and former bus operator will take over what the Maryland Transportation Secretary calls "the toughest job in state government" - Maryland transit administrator. While this may be the first time an MTA Administrator has begun as an operator or driver, it is not all [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 6:40am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Media Analyst Jim Snider at Sip N' Blog on "Can Local Journalism Survive the Internet Age?”

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  Jim Snider will join us at Sip N' Blog on December 10th when we will ask and attempt to answer “Can Local Journalism Survive the Internet Age?” I for one, certainly hope so!!!  Snider, of Severna Park, is the president of iSolon.org, and has covered media policy as a fellow at' [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 6:11am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Sexual Misconduct Verdict on Alderman Shropshire: Guilty on Both Counts

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  According to a news report filed by The Capital just minutes ago, Circuit Court Judge Paul F. Harris Jr. found Shropshire guilty of two counts of fondling a midshipman last May, one a second-degree assault and the other a fourth-degree sex offense. Shropshire, a one-term alderman representing Ward 7, ran [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 4:48pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Mayor Elect Cohen Will Have News on Friday; County Council Update

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  Mayor-elect Josh Cohen will announce his "core administrative team" appointments Friday morning and take city council members and new administration officials on a bus tour of city facilities. I hope it's not a city bus...for a lot of reasons....but he needs to take his own tour on them...for a lot [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 6:11am EST
  by Paul Foer

• CP on The Foerfront, The Ninth Ward....and Sip N Blog Tomorrow

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  To listen to today's "On The Foerfront" on WNAV, visit www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3.  My "Ninth Ward" column in today's The Capital discusses "Fight for The Bay" and how to make progress in cleaning our Chesapeake. Read it at:  www.hometownannapolis.com/news/opn/2009/12/02-36/The-Ninth-Ward-All-of-us-must-unite-in-the-fight-to-save-the-Chesapeake-Bay.html Tomorrow's guest at Sip N' Blog ' [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 1:18pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• The "Bard of the Bay" Writes "SINCE I GOT TO DIE ANY WAY AND PROBABLY SOON I CAST MY LOT WITH THE ICONOCLAST AND THE FRAY"

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  The following letter comes to us from Tom Wisner, a well-known figure around the Chesapeake who is often referred to as The Bard of the Bay. Wisner is dying of cancer but he remains a fighter for the Bay. He asked that this letter be posted on CP in response [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 9:35am EST
  by Paul Foer

• More Hate...More Hate...More Hate....Can Anybody Take A Wild Guess Who Is Behind This?

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  CP used to receive daily anonymous hate mail through Blogger comments, all of which were traced to the same ISP address. When word got out that this was being investigated by law enforcement officials, they stopped.  CP is used to getting a lot of crazy and anonymous comments, 99% of [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 8:54am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Capital Punishment on Capital Punishment

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  Despite its double-entendre name, it's rare but not unheard of for this blog to actually cover or comment on the issue of state sponsored executions. However, James Von Brunn, the 89-year old Annapolis man who shot and killed a guard at the US Holocaust Museum earlier this year and who [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 6:34am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Cohen Inauguration Apparently Backs Out of Annapolis Community Foundation Involvement

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  The below is a news release from the City of Annapolis which I provide here in its entirety. No further comment from CP: Fiscal Responsibility the Theme of Mayor-Elect Cohen's Swearing-In Ceremony Annapolis, MD (12-01-09) The Swearing-in Ceremony for the Mayor and City Council is traditionally a time for celebration. This [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 6:16am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Trudy McFall Bows Out of Council Contest

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  The following letter is from Trudy McFall who had been in the running for Josh Cohen's soon to be vacant seat on Anne Arundel County Council: I have decided not to pursue the District 6 County Council seat appointment.  I was only exploring it as the 10 month appointment, never to [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 6:04am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Mayor Sheila Dixon Verdict: Counts 1, 3 6 not guilty..... count 4 guilty

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  Count 4 is fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary, of gift cards donated by Ronald Turner (Now Count Foer--that's another story.....) [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 12:40pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Breaking News--There will soon be a verdict announced on two of the counts against Baltimore Mayor Dixon

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  12:30 the jurors are in, verdict om two counts will be read within fifteen minutes 1, 3 6 not guilty..... count 4 guilty [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 12:27pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA...!!!!

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  Merci! [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:20am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Annapolis Community Foundation A Moyer-Entity to Further Her MOYERal Interests

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  The Annapolis Community Foundation was incorporated in 2003 and the resident agent was listed as Arlene Berlin at 162 Duke of Gloucester Street, also known as City Hall and Ms. Berlin was working at that time for Mayor Ellen Moyer. Its principal office was Suite 607, 100 Severn Ave., a [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 7:49am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Changing of The Local Guard on December 7th

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  You are invited to attend the Inauguration of Joshua J. Cohen Mayor of the City of Annapolis & Richard E. Israel, Alderman Ward One Frederick M. Paone, Alderman Ward Two Classie Gillis Hoyle, Alderwoman Ward Three Sheila M. Finlayson, Alderwoman Ward Four Mathew Silverman, Alderman Ward Five Kenneth A. Kirby, Alderman Ward Six Ian Pfeiffer, Alderman Ward Seven Ross H. [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 6:33am EST
  by Paul Foer

• A Comment on Statewide News Reporting

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  Veteran journalist Len Lazarick has started up marylandreport.com and for his recent commentary on the state of statewide reporting, visit: Maryland Report LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click on the WNAV icon to the right and hear it anytime. READ CP Publisher Paul [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 6:28am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Capital Editor Tom Marquardt at Dec. 3 Sip N' Blog

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  The Capital's Editor Tom Marquart will lead a discussion on the coverage of local government and politics at the next Sip N' Blog on Thursday, December 3. Join us at Zu Coffee at 8 am at 934 Bay Ridge Road in the Giant Shopping Center. LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 6:14am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Foundation Collecting Donations for Inaugural Event May Be Forfeited

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  According to the State's Department of Taxation and Assessments web-site, The Annapolis Community Foundation (ACF) which is taking donations for the upcoming inaugural celebration, appears to be in a forfeited status. CP has contacted the transition event coordinator Kathy Nieberding who is looking into this and will provide updates as [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 5:59am EST
  by Paul Foer

• New Sip N'Blog Schedule

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  Dec.  3-The Capital Editor Tom Marquardt Dec. 10-Media/Political Analyst Jim Snider on “Can Local Journalism Survive the Internet Age?” Dec. 17-on hiatus until..... Jan. 14-Political Scientist Howard Ernst on The Bay's Political Dead Zone Jan. 21-County Executive Candidate Joanna Conti LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 5:17am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Private Donors Asked to Support Cohen Inauguration

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  The following letter is being circulate to attract private donors to support the Cohen Inauguration. It was sent out by Kathy Nieberding, who was Cohen's campaign manager (and formerly Moyer's as well) who asks us to give to the Annapolis Community Foundation. The board chair is a Stephen Kling, though [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:50am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Private Donors Asked to Support Cohen Inauguration

  The following letter is being circulate to attract private donors to support the Chen Inauguration. It was sent out by Kathy Nieberding, who was Cohen's campaign manager (and formerly Moyer's as well) who asks us to give to the Annapolis Community Foundation. The board chair is none other than Moyer-appointee [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:50am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Noted Chesapeake Author and Advocate Howard Ernst Calls for Bay Foundation's Will Baker to Resign

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  I guess you can say it's for a perceived lack of political "Will"... You may have read Dr. Howard Ernst's books "Chesapeake Bay Blues" or his more recent "Fight for The Bay" in which he makes an impassioned plea for legislative, regulatory, and enforcement reform to achieve real progress in restoring [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:03am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Drain or Sewers Clogged From The Holidays? Call Us For Emergency Service Starting at $99.00 at 443.852.2163.

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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 5:17pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Local Businessman Throws His Hat Into Ring for Cohen's Seat

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  A local businessman and political activist has expressed his official interest in being appointed to Josh Cohen's soon-to-be-vacant seat on the County Council. Chuck Ferrar, the long-time owner of Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits now joins the ranks of other county Democrats hoping for the District Six Seat. While I [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 3:21pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Despite It All, We Owe Ellen Moyer Some Thanks

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  See my column in today's The Capital: www.hometownannapolis.com/news/col/2009/11/25-25/Ninth-Ward-Despite-her-failings-we-owe-Moyer-our-thanks-for-her-years-of-service.html LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click on the WNAV icon to the right and hear it anytime. READ CP Publisher Paul Foer's "The Ninth Ward" every Wednesday in The Capital JOIN US [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 3:55pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• "On The Foerfront" Today...In Which CP Tries to Catch A Jurassic Turkey...We Discuss Sheila Dixon...and Discuss Other Such Matters

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  LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or listen to today's program at www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3 . [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 10:08am EST
  by Paul Foer

• A Big New Year For Alderman Ian Pfeiffer...and Family

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  Not only did he get elected to public office, he and his wife just had a baby! It's a girl! Amelia Rose Pfeiffer was born 11/24/09. News about newborns is always the same....time and date of borth , height (they call it length) and weight...who cares???...and of course mother and [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:10am EST
  by Paul Foer

• A True Thanksgiving Story...With A Twist of International Intrigue

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  The president held a fancy state dinner at The White House last night and it reminded me, coincidentally of a Thanksgiving banquet back in the 1970's. I was growing up near Washington and my friend Bruce was the son of the Australian charge d'affaires, or number two man in the [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 8:25am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Molasses on Our Roads, Mayor Holds Forum on Government Structure, The Capital No Longer Endorsing Candidates...and more "ON THE FOERFRONT"

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  LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on today's "On The Foerfront" show on 1430WNAV at www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3 Listen tomorrow morning at 8:15 am when I recount a true Thanksgiving tale of international intrigue.... [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:54am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Doug Smith: A Funny Thing Happened At The Forum

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  Ward One Resident's Association President Doug Smith kindly provided these notes from last Saturday's forum sponsored by Mayor Moyer on government structure: Saturday Nov 21, the Mayor Moyer called a public forum to discuss management options for the city of Annapolis. Titled as a discussion of different government structures, with particular [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:37am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Sip N' Blog Schedule Through January

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  Dec.  3-The Capital Editor Tom Marquardt Dec. 10-Media/Political Analyst Jim Snider on “Can Local Journalism Survive the Internet Age?” Dec. 17-on hiatus until..... Jan. 14-Political Scientist Howard Ernst on The Bay's Political Dead Zone Jan. 21-County Executive Candidate Joanna Conti LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click' [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:08am EST
  by Paul Foer

• It's The Social Event Of The Season....CP Invites You to Bay Ridge Wine and Spirits on Thursday December 10

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  It's what you've all been waiting for!! We have much for which to be thankful for and to celebrate, do we not? CP is turning Fifty--not the blog, but the publisher, and the best is yet to come. It is even possible that at this advanced stage of life, I' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:18pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• I Am Touched...Thanks for Your Support...PLEASE HELP CP CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU

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  Sometimes  I wonder why I am writing this blog.  I occasionally get thanked,  often get hassled, sometimes get hate mail, frequently draw the ire of powerful people and every once in a while I am able to write a really good story that has some local impact. Sometimes I event [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:01am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Agenda and Comments on Tonight's Special City Council Meeting By Ward 8's Ross Arnett

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  Please click here for a complete rundown of tonight's legislative activity at the monthly special city council meeting as provided by Ward 8 Alderman Ross Arnett The Special Meeting of the Annapolis City Council of the Annapolis will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:53am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Boss Ellen Still Cannot Let it Go

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  The most vociferous opponent of a council-manager form of government is Mayor Ellen Moyer, herself one of the driving reasons as to why this issue has gained so much momentum in the past few years. She has misused her power and office as mayor to fight this on so many [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 4:21pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Thursday December 10th....In The Evening...Hold The Date....

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  Some of you know that CP has been planning a party, a bit of a celebration. Yes the rumors are true-it will be my fiftieth birthday but there are other reasons to celebrate as well. In the meantime, don't book anything for Thursday evening, December the 10th.  It will be' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:13pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Preview of the 2010 Legislative Session, Tuesday, December 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Joint Hearing Room of the State House

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  Speaker Busch and Senate President Mike Miller will give a preview of the 2010 legislative session in the Joint Hearing Room of the State House, Tuesday Evening, Dec 1.  To register for the Annapolis Forum’s Preview of the 2010 Legislative Session, please email Mark Croatti at mcroatti@annapolisforum.com. Space is filling [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:53pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Mayor Moyer and Minions Working Overtime to Cement Her Legacy

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  If it's not trying to name a building after herself, opening up the Recreation and Parks Building, rushing finally to open The Market House, or dedicate the new police headquarters, Mayor Ellen O. Moyer is now rushing to again show us her true green nature before she leaves office. She [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 11:59am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Annapolis Police Offer Innovative Program for Youth

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  Law Enforcement Exploring Program - APD is holding an informative Open House to introduce interested young people and parents to the Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age, or are 15 years of [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 11:39am EST
  by Paul Foer

• SIP N' BLOG IS ON..as usual...Open Forum This Week....

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  THURSDAY 8-9 am at ZU Coffee, 934 Bay Ridge Road in the Giant Shopping Center Nov. 19 Open Forum Nov. 26 We Stuff Some Turkey...closed for T'day! Dec. 3 The Capital Editor Tom Marquardt   Dec. 10--Jim Snider on "“Can Local Journalism Survive the Internet Age” " Dec.17,24, 31 and January 7--On Vacation Jan. 14' [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 4:44pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Speak Out Against Hate!

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  Please see my column in today's The Capital at: www.hometownannapolis.com/news/col/2009/11/18-45/Ninth-Ward-We-cant-sit-quietly-by-and-hope-hate-crimes-will-disappear.html LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click on the WNAV icon to the right and hear it anytime. READ CP Publisher Paul Foer's "The Ninth Ward" every Wednesday in The Capital JOIN US [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 3:37pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Maryland Politics Watch Ranks Annapolis Capital Punishment As Maryland's Fastest Growing Political Blog; Also ranks CP as number three in site visits

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  Maryland Politics Watch (MPW) www.maryland-politics.blogspot.com has ranked Annapolis Capital Punishment as the top political blog in Maryland in terms of percentage growth in site visits. According to Adam Pagnucco of MPW, liberal political blogs, conservative political blogs and local blogs that do not emphasize politics have all seen significant growth [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:53am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Police Department, In Concert Against Hate, Sarah Palin and Other Local News on WNAV

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  LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click on the WNAV icon to the right and hear it anytime at www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3    [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 12:14pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Annapolis Police Department Re-Dedication

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  Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer, Annapolis Police Department Chief Michael Pristoop, Central Services Director Rob Schuetz and APD staff, The Mayor, Police Chief and Central Services Director will re-dedicate the Annapolis Police Department with a guided tour and ceremony Annapolis Police Department, 199 Taylor Avenue, Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. LISTEN TO CP [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 9:02am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Guest Editorial On The Moyer Legacy

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  The below is an unsolicited guest editorial penned by former Annapolis and now Harwood resident, Arnold Gasper. We thank Mr Gasper for his contribution. The views expressed are solely his own: Considering the Mayor’s feelings of inadequacy related to perceptions of her ancestry, starting with William the Bastard in 1066 [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 6:44am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Neighborhood Safety Council Meeting Tuesday Night

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  Neighborhood Safety Council – The Annapolis Police Department is holding a Neighborhood Safety Council meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at APD Headquarters, 199 Taylor Avenue in Annapolis. These monthly meetings are designed to make community leaders and other citizens aware of the latest trends [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:07am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Readers Give Decisive Thumbs Down To Naming Building for Moyer

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  A resounding 80 of 121 readers or 66% said "Never" when asked "Should 145 Gorman St. Be Named For Ellen O. Moyer?". Thirteen said "Maybe after she has passed on" and the same amount said "Certainly and right now". Two other possible answers were "Not Sure" which got two votes [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:19am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Why I Recommend Living Health Chiropractic

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  I am feeling good. I don't have any back or neck pain and I can actually sit at the computer without hurting. This is all thanks to Living Health Chiropractic www.mylivinghealth.com . Yep-this may sound like a shameless advertorial, but it's really an honest testimonial. I had become resigned to [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 6:33am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Ellen O. Moyer "I Have Been Villified", Blames "Hate-Filled Blogs" for Damage to Her and Family

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  At City Council on November 9, former mayoral candidate Trudy McFall recounted the nasty and negative acts that had occurred during the recent campaign season. Mayor Ellen O. Moyer angrily responded: "I have been vilified by you and a number of people for the last two years with egregious comments. My" [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:48am EST
  by Paul Foer

• The Ellen Show...No Not Ellen DeGeneres, But Boss Ellen O.

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  In case you did not know, we have our own television program, COATV or City of Annapolis TV. Yep. We the people pay for it and guess who is the executive producer? Why it's Ellen O. Moyer. This is why we need three or four or how many public information [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:47pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Today's "The Ninth Ward" Concerns Budget Priorities for Mayor-Elect Cohen

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  Pick up a copy of The Capital or read it here: www.hometownannapolis.com/news/col/2009/11/11-30/Ninth-Ward-So-Josh-what-will-it-be-Cut-spending-or-raise-property-taxes.html  And it will be our pleasure to host Mayor-Elect Josh Cohen at Thursday's Sip N' Blog at Zu Coffee. Please try to arrive by 8 so we can get started.... thanks for reading and see you there LISTEN TO CP' [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Judd Legum "Why I Supported Josh Cohen for Mayor"

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  The below note was sent in by Judd Legum, a local attorney, candidate for House of Delegates and supporter of Josh Cohen: "Read your post and I thought I'd share my take: http://www.juddlegum.com/blog/2009/11/why-i-supported-josh-cohen-for-mayor-of-annapolis/ You have to admit, it's hard to imagine Ellen announcing the kind of team that Josh did today..." I think Legum' [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:06am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Thanks to Readers Who Have Supported Us Financially--We Ask You For Your Help Too!

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  Each month we attract more and more readers to this little place where we sit on the cutting edge of community journalism....and OUCH!...we're bleeding. We'd like to thank those readers that have shown their appreciation of the value and benefits they derive from reading Annapolis Capital Punishment by sending in [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:42am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Today Is Veteran's Day...Don't Forget to Thank a Vet

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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:16am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Guest Editorial on Voter Turnout by Eric Fredland

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  The below guest editorial has been provided by Eric Fredland. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of Mr. Fredland and do not necessarily represent those of Capital Punishment. We gratefully acknowledge and thank the author for this contribution to our community discourse and invite other readers to share [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:09am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Cohen's Transition Team: A Diverse Mix of Citizens Headed By Stiverson and Pierre

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  This is really interesting. Mayor-elect Josh Cohen has chosen his former primary campaign rival Zina Pierre and Greg Stiverson, a former Republican Candidate for alderman, to co-chair his transition team. This was announced yesterday along with the names of the rest of his transition team which includes a lot of [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 9:34pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Mayor-Elect Josh Cohen to Be Guest at Thursday's Sip N' Blog

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  Mayor-Elect Josh Cohen to Be Guest at Thursday's Sip N' Blog at Zu Coffee, 934 Bay Ridge Road in the Giant Shopping Center from 8-9 am. Please get there before 8 and take a seat as we'll want to get right down to business. 8:15 rule is in effect--if you [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 7:37pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• County Races? District 30? Pearl Harbor Day?

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  Who's running for District 30 seats? Let's see.....I believe all the incumbents are running again as in Astle, Busch, Clagett and George. And in the running for the House of Delegates are Judd Legum (D) and Herb McMillan (R). For County Executive we have the former CE Janet Owens and [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 7:04pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Shropshire and Bowling on Hate on WNAV

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  Listen to yesterday's interview with Alderman Sam Shropshire and former candidate Scott Bowling concerning the hate literature distributed in Ward Three. www.1430wnav.com/talkwith.mp3 Listen to today's "On The Foerfront" at www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3 LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning or click on the WNAV icon to the right [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 9:14am EST
  by Paul Foer

• An Unorthodox, Irreverent and Therefore Totally Appropriate Record of City Council

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  Although it might be referred to as Gonzo Journalism, Brian Gill's (Annapolis Politics) snarky coverage of City Council meetings are a welcome component of our local community journalism and last night was no exception. CP was unable to attend but Gill's analysis pretty much tells me what I needed to [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 7:23am EST
  by Paul Foer

• "Blue Ribbon" Report Lays Out Concerns About City's Budget

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  You don't need to be a bean counter to know we have financial problems at City Hall--and they are about to get bigger....but it does help to understand all this budget stuff and tables and columns if you are a bean counter. However, the recently released report also has a' [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:47am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Police and Fire Department in Bitter Rivalry; Does Pasta or Donuts Make Better Tuggers??

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  Just kidding...but this was sent out in yesterday's Crime Watch Report: Tug of War - The Annapolis Police Department congratulates the Annapolis Fire Department for their narrow "Tug of War" victory on Saturday. The Fire Department, with the help of 8 more people on their side of the rope -about 2000 extra [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:46am EST
  by Paul Foer

• On The Foerfront on WNAV

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  This morning I talked about a number of issues ranging from freedom of speech in Iran and at Annapolis Middle School, to the poll about naming 145 Gorman Street after Ellen Moyer. You can hear it at: http://www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3 LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning. READ CP [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 4:13pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• The Art of Advocacy...

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  The League of Women Voters of Maryland will present a half-day lobbying course on The Art of Advocacy on Saturday, November 14, 9 am to noon in the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis.  A tour of the Legislative Complex is included.   Six Maryland  lobbyists from different interest groups [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:08am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Anti-Defamation League Sponsors Concert Against Hate in Washington

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  Perhaps you will be interested in joining CP in attending the Anti-Defamation League's at the "In Concert Against Hate" on Monday, November 16. This powerful and inspirational event honors heroes in the fight against intolerance, extremism and terrorism. The Concert tells the stories of ordinary men and women who have' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:05am EST
  by Paul Foer

• 145 Gorman St. To Be Renamed “Ellen O. Moyer Government Center"..... Really?

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  Please vote in our current poll-to the upper right of the blog. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 9:45am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Listen to this morning's "On The Foerfront" on WNAV

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  www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning.   I received four comments about my use or perhaps misuse of the term hung instead of hanged while referring to Guy Fawkes in my Friday morning broadcast. Two were anonymous and two I believe were pseudonymous. (Dear [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 11:56am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Be A Kid For The Night...and Support The Boys and Girls Club

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  The Boys and Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County will host the third “Be A Kid for a Night” on November 13th at their Wiley H. Bates location on South Villa road in Annapolis. The party will kick-off at 7:00 p.m. with music, entertainment, food, games, and activities [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 6:46am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Two Reader's Views on Tuesday's Election (Laura Townsend and Allen Furth)

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  Laura Townsend and Allen Furth have sent in their views on the recent elections. They do not necessarily represent CP's views and the opinions expressed are those of the authors. Mr. Furth's were solicited after speaking with him on election night. Ms. Townsend's piece was sent in on her own [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 5:54am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Today's Ninth Ward Asks if Change is Really in The Heir...

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  Pick up a copy of The Capital or read CP's The Ninth Ward column at  www.hometownannapolis.com/news/col/2009/11/05-39/Ninth-Ward-Now-that-hes-elected-will-Cohen-really-bring-about-change.html Also, listen to this morning's live Sip N' Blog broadcast from Zu Coffee featuring interviews with Dennis Conti, Ross Arnett, Rock Toews, Jennifer Monteith and Scott  Bowling at www.1430wnav.com/' [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:32pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Today Is Guy Fawkes Day!! Indeed. And How Applicable To Our Recent Election.

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  "There are of course those who do not want us to speak. I suspect now orders are being shouted into telephones and men with guns will soon be on their way. Why? Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power....but again" [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:10pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Clarus Group On Maryland: 2010 Election Preview Polling

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  The results of a new statewide poll of Maryland voters reveal that Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley may be vulnerable when he seeks re-election next year. The poll, conducted by the nonpartisan Clarus Research Group Oct. 30-Nov. 2, also shows that economic and state fiscal issues are damaging O’Malley’s political prospects [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:51pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Know Anyone Who Wants to Be Administrator of a Nice, Bayfront Town?

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  The nearby town of Chesapeake Beach, MD is looking to hire a town administrator. The small town with a budget of about $8.4 million or less than ten percent of our city's budget has about 4000 residents, also about ten percent of our population. It has some pretty solid requirements [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:56am EST
  by Paul Foer

• CP's October Page Views Are A Record Breaker--Again!

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  Continuing to build on September's skyrocketing and record-breaking stats, October again broke another record, with over 27,000 page views for the first time in any one month. Last September's page views were just above 25,000. Visits this past month exceeded 14,600 but could not meet last months record of just [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 5:38am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Last Night's Panel Discussion and LIve Coverage on WNAV

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  http://www.1430wnav.com/election1.mp3 It is a big file and can take some time to downlad...so be advised..  LISTEN TO CP Publisher Paul Foer on 1430WNAV at 8:15 every weekday morning. READ CP Publisher Paul Foer's "The Ninth Ward" every Wednesday in The Capital JOIN US EACH THURSDAY 8-9 am for our Sip N' Blogs normally' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 3:25pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• How Did CP and Readers Do With Predictions? Congrats to Ted Anderson Of Ward Eight Who Won Our Contest...

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   Our nine readers who responded to the contest came up with these numbers after averaging them: Cordle 42.0 (range of 29 to 60%) Cohen 36.5 (range of 10-45%) Fox 21.0 (range of 9 to 36%) Here is what CP predicted: Cohen   35% Cordle  35% Fox       30% But the unofficial results so far are: Cohen  45% Cordle 42% Fox       13% So, which of [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 2:53pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Making Sense of The Election...and Who Won Our Reader's Contest?

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  Congratulations to Josh Cohen and all the other victorious candidates--Dick Israel, Fred Paone, Classie Hoyle, Sheila Finlayson, Mat Silverman, Kenny Kirby, Ian Pfeiffer  and Ross Arnett. They have a big job and a tough job ahead.  We should all wish them well and pledge our support as citizen-activists to help [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:30am EST
  by Paul Foer

• CP Predicts Cohen Edges Out Cordle and Fox to

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  I simply had to keep the picture of Johnny Carson as Karnak from last month's primary. Below are only predictions. If my predictions are correct, I will be hailed as the next Nostradamus, which might possibly increase my Technorati rating by a million points, attract a cult-like following of worshipful [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 8:16pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Readers Split Between Cordle and Cohen; Based on Averages of Nine Contestants, Cordle Wins with 42%, Cohen Gets 36.5% and Fox Gets 21%

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  Four of the nine contestants in CP's reader prediction placed Cohen as the winner, four put Cordle in first and one had Fox as the winner. The winning percentages for Cohen ranged from 34% to 45%. Of the four who placed Cordle in first, he was predicted to collect from [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 8:15pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Be Sure to Wash After Voting....

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  ...especially if you took a bribe....NO!  I am speaking of H1N1. Wash your hands and face often. Or so the health care experts warn us...many bad things may be lurking in polling places..like viruses...there are certain political figures who just automatically make me think of washing my hands every time [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 4:36pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• More Mysterious Flyers Appear on City Streets

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  The group calling itself Friends of Black Annapolitans (FOBA) has again produced and distributed political literature although the group has always remained a mystery. This time it claims to be endorsing Josh Cohen in concert with former candidate Zina Pierre and the residents advisory boards of the Annapolis Housing Authority [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 2:44pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• GET OUT THERE AND VOTE....IT TAKES TEN MINUTES...WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL?

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  (Hear this morning's broadcast on 1430WNAV with the three mayoral candidates, the two Ward 8 candidates and others....www.1430wnav.com/onthefoerfront.mp3 ) Remember what Jack Palance said to Billy Crystal in City Slickers when Crystal asked him, "What's the one thing?" and Palace said "That's what you have to figure out"....  Now go out and' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:11am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Candidate Scott Bowling Calls on Maryland and US Attorneys General To Investigate Voting Rights Act Violation in Ward Three

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  (The below is a statement just released by Republican Aldermanic Candidate Scott Bowling in Ward Three. The Voting Rights Act is supposed to protect every American citizen's right to vote and was a cornerstone of civil rights legislation passed in the 1960's. For the context of this statement released today, [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:37am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Who Are The Real Racists in Annapolis? County Democratic Chair Steps Up to Condemn Hate Literature...and the others???

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  A radio advertisement being aired now says the Democratic Party supports equal rights. It also says "Josh Cohen and the Democratic Council candidates have the experience to deliver good government." Ummm. Okay. And I have some real estate in Florida to sell you...it's a bit wet at times, but... Yes, the Democrats [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:11am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Visit The Candidate's Web-sites Today!!

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  You can click on their ads here at CP for the three mayoral candidates or simply click: www.foxformayor.com   (Fox has just posted a new letter for all to read. He also has a video) www.cohenformayor.com  (Lots of information and a video) http://davecordle.com (Cordle has a video as well) [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:43am EST
  by Paul Foer

• Doug Smith on Playing On Public Fears About Council-Manager Proposal; CP Adds to The Debate

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  Ward One resident Doug Smith is co-chairman, Annapolitans for a Better Community, sponsors of the Petition for Council-Manager structure which has played such a big role in this election. My comments follow at the end: I am always interested in the various "negatives" that are thrown up by the opponents to [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 8:50am EST
  by Paul Foer

• An Election Is A Good Tme To Reflect on The Naval Academy's Honor Code

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  "Midshipmen are persons of integrity: They stand for that which is right. They tell the truth and ensure that the full truth is known. They do not lie. They embrace fairness in all actions. They ensure that work submitted as their own is their own, and that assistance received from" [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 7:55am EST
  by Paul Foer

• OhNineOnLine for November 1 and 2

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  ALL HANDS ON DECK!! Campaign Rally for Chris Fox Sunday night, November 1st, at 7:00 PM. 1900 Fairfax Rd--off Chinquapin Round Rd. next to Battery Warehouse and Dunkin' Donuts.  What's going on? Hmmm..I'm thinking...Today is still the first day of the rest of the election season...which of course officially ends tomorrow...which [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 5:45am EST
  by Paul Foer

• From City Slickers, Palance to Crystal: "You City Folk, You Worry About A Lot of S---, Don't Ya?"

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  "That's Great But What's The One Thing?" "That's What You've Gotta Figure Out" That's what we've got to figure out Tuesday. This is from the movie City Slickers. Please bear with me because as Jack Palance (Curley) said in that film: "A couple of days, we'll move this herd across the river..." We' [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 4:02pm EST
  by Paul Foer

• Will 1500 Work for You Ma'am?"

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  Definition of "Leadership":   See Sunday's Doonesbury at:  www.doonesbury.com/strip/dailydose/ Also, in case you like the strips, today's Frank and Ernest is also worth a read: www.comics.com/frank&ernest/  The nursery rhyme of course is a political allegory and this fall, we are witnessing our own Humpty Dumpty having her own great fall..in [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:37pm EST
  by Paul Foer