Eye On Annapolis » The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net ...it's about the quality of life! Wed, 23 May 2012 17:02:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Is Crofton Becoming A Crime Mecca Of Anne Arundel County? http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/10/14/is-crofton-becoming-a-crime-mecca-of-anne-arundel-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-crofton-becoming-a-crime-mecca-of-anne-arundel-county http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/10/14/is-crofton-becoming-a-crime-mecca-of-anne-arundel-county/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:33:24 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=23393 <–To share this article with google, your facebook friends, and your twitter followers, please click the icons to the left. You no longer have to go to the seedy parts of Washington or Baltimore to find the violent crime. It seems that it is taking an inordinate hold on a sleepy little town called Crofton, [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/10/14/is-crofton-becoming-a-crime-mecca-of-anne-arundel-county/feed/ 7
<–To share this article with google, your facebook friends, and your twitter followers, please click the icons to the left. You no longer have to go to the seedy parts of Washington or Baltimore to find the violent crime. It seems that it is taking an inordinate hold on a sleepy little town called Crofton, [...] Conti For County Executive? Congress? Council? http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/05/19/conti-for-county-executive-congress-council/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conti-for-county-executive-congress-council http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/05/19/conti-for-county-executive-congress-council/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 22:25:42 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=19202 Joanna Conti lost her bid for County Executive last November. She was named the Chairwoman of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Anne Arundel County Public Schools and has taken the bull by the horns identifying the issues that matter to the parents. We were surprised to see that she is forming a “task force” to [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/05/19/conti-for-county-executive-congress-council/feed/ 0
Joanna Conti lost her bid for County Executive last November. She was named the Chairwoman of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Anne Arundel County Public Schools and has taken the bull by the horns identifying the issues that matter to the parents. We were surprised to see that she is forming a “task force” to [...] Annapolis Now Looking For 23% Budget Increase http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/06/annapolis-now-looking-for-23-budget-increase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=annapolis-now-looking-for-23-budget-increase http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/06/annapolis-now-looking-for-23-budget-increase/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:50:12 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=17810 Budget Creep In less time than it takes to say “Holy overdrawn bank account Batman,” Annapolis City has once again increased their proposed budget. At the State of the City Address, Mayor Cohen announced a 7.6% increase over last year’s budget. For those who are able to do the math, that increased a $75.2 million [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/06/annapolis-now-looking-for-23-budget-increase/feed/ 1
Budget Creep In less time than it takes to say “Holy overdrawn bank account Batman,” Annapolis City has once again increased their proposed budget. At the State of the City Address, Mayor Cohen announced a 7.6% increase over last year’s budget. For those who are able to do the math, that increased a $75.2 million [...] Rep. Chris Lee’s Woman Has History In Anne Arundel http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/12/rep-chris-lees-woman-has-history-in-anne-arundel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rep-chris-lees-woman-has-history-in-anne-arundel http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/12/rep-chris-lees-woman-has-history-in-anne-arundel/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:27:51 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=16262 Last week, the career of New York Congressman Chris Lee came to an abrupt end when Gawker broke the story that he solicited a woman on Craigslist and sent her a photo of him shirtless.  After the news broke, Lee resigned and has not been seen or heard from since. This morning, RadarOnline provided some [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/12/rep-chris-lees-woman-has-history-in-anne-arundel/feed/ 0
Last week, the career of New York Congressman Chris Lee came to an abrupt end when Gawker broke the story that he solicited a woman on Craigslist and sent her a photo of him shirtless.  After the news broke, Lee resigned and has not been seen or heard from since. This morning, RadarOnline provided some [...] Market House Deal Beginning To Smell Fishy http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/04/market-house-deal-beginning-to-smell-fishy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=market-house-deal-beginning-to-smell-fishy http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/04/market-house-deal-beginning-to-smell-fishy/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:35:21 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=14406 At one point in time, City Hall and Lehr Jackson, developer of the newest rendition of the Market House, envisioned an Annapolis Market House similar to Seattle’s Pikes Market complete with fish mongers tossing fish from one side to the other. Well, it seems that the fish may have arrived a bit early. Late last [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/04/market-house-deal-beginning-to-smell-fishy/feed/ 58
At one point in time, City Hall and Lehr Jackson, developer of the newest rendition of the Market House, envisioned an Annapolis Market House similar to Seattle’s Pikes Market complete with fish mongers tossing fish from one side to the other. Well, it seems that the fish may have arrived a bit early. Late last [...] A Note On Bullying http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/28/a-note-on-bullying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-note-on-bullying http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/28/a-note-on-bullying/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:30:05 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=13544 Facebook users: If you agree with this post, please click the “recommend” icon at the top and share it with your Facebook friends. Over the past year, bullying has been in the news. We have had teens kill themselves over senseless taunts. We have seen a local child beaten to death as he rode his [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/28/a-note-on-bullying/feed/ 6
Facebook users: If you agree with this post, please click the “recommend” icon at the top and share it with your Facebook friends. Over the past year, bullying has been in the news. We have had teens kill themselves over senseless taunts. We have seen a local child beaten to death as he rode his [...] Attention AACPS: Altercation Vs Assault http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/07/attention-aacps-altercation-vs-assault/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=attention-aacps-altercation-vs-assault http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/07/attention-aacps-altercation-vs-assault/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:29:31 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=13102 Yesterday, a sophomore at South River High School was beaten so badly that he was flown to Shock-Trauma in Baltimore for his injuries. This beating took place during school hours during a change in classes. Due to the late hour, the school was unable to send a note home with parents, but posted a memo [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/07/attention-aacps-altercation-vs-assault/feed/ 30
Yesterday, a sophomore at South River High School was beaten so badly that he was flown to Shock-Trauma in Baltimore for his injuries. This beating took place during school hours during a change in classes. Due to the late hour, the school was unable to send a note home with parents, but posted a memo [...] Question A: Slots At The Mall http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/24/question-a-slots-at-the-mall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=question-a-slots-at-the-mall http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/24/question-a-slots-at-the-mall/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:34:34 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=12611 The politics and rhetoric are heating up surrounding the infamous “Question A” which will appear on the ballot in November. Both sides are claiming the other is deceitful.  We have not received a mailer from the pro-slots camp, but based on this one from the No Slots At The Mall people, it is obvious that [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/24/question-a-slots-at-the-mall/feed/ 14
The politics and rhetoric are heating up surrounding the infamous “Question A” which will appear on the ballot in November. Both sides are claiming the other is deceitful.  We have not received a mailer from the pro-slots camp, but based on this one from the No Slots At The Mall people, it is obvious that [...] New Element Discovered By Livermore Labs http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/15/new-element-discovered-by-livermore-labs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-element-discovered-by-livermore-labs http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/15/new-element-discovered-by-livermore-labs/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:39:05 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=12389 Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/15/new-element-discovered-by-livermore-labs/feed/ 0
Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of [...] A Bear-Bear Prediction http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/08/10/a-bear-bear-prediction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-bear-bear-prediction http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/08/10/a-bear-bear-prediction/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:08:22 +0000 The Observer http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=11421 The police have apparently turned their reports over to the State’s Attorney for review. A decision is expected tomorrow night.  Keith Shephard’s attorney, Mr. Putzi says his client will be exonerated and life will return to normal. I think he is wrong–and here is why. There is nothing cut and dry to this case. It [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/08/10/a-bear-bear-prediction/feed/ 6
The police have apparently turned their reports over to the State’s Attorney for review. A decision is expected tomorrow night.  Keith Shephard’s attorney, Mr. Putzi says his client will be exonerated and life will return to normal. I think he is wrong–and here is why. There is nothing cut and dry to this case. It [...]