Time To Go

Beer for all!

One of the interesting topics here in Worcester County is the question of our Liquor Control Board (LCB).  Here in Worcester, the LCB basically serves as the single wholesaler for alcoholic beverages as well as operating a number of retail stores.   In operation since 1933, the LCB is independent of the county [...]

Stimulus That Will Benefit Us

It's good to hear that President-Elect Obama is planning on more fiscal stimulus for the American economy and even better to hear that he plans to stimulate the economy by investing in infrastructure rather than just sending out checks to everyone.  We have been ignoring our infrastructure requirements in this country for some time and [...]

Lubyanka on the Severn


The Baltimore Sun, Washington Post and a host of other newspapers report today that the Maryland State Police have repeatedly spied on groups opposed to the death penalty or opposed to the war.  Despite the fact that the police spies reported no plans for illegal activity or any illegal activity itself, the State Police [...]

Performance in Education


Several newspapers and TV stations, including the Daily Times here on the Shore, recently carried an article discussing the increased use of ‘performance pay’ in Maryland schools.   According to the article, Prince George’s County schools are instituting a series of ‘performance bonuses’ for teachers while Harford and Anne Arundel schools offer modest performance bonuses to [...]