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Written by Shaun Adamec, Governor's Media Office
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 11:13 |
Continuing to lead Maryland toward a more sustainable future, Governor Martin O'Malley today signed Executive Order 01.01.2010.16 directing the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare a Long-Term Electricity Report for the State by the end of next year. The first such report in 20 years will evaluate Maryland's long-term electricity needs and will include a comprehensive review of alternatives to meet those needs.
"There have been no major new electric power plants or transmission lines in Maryland in more than a decade," said Governor O'Malley. "Meanwhile alternative energy solutions like wind and solar have emerged and matured, and nuclear power is again being explored as an option. This report will provide data critical to addressing our long-term electricity needs, a major component of our blueprint for securing a clean, reliable and affordable energy future for Maryland families."
The Executive Order was developed by DNR in cooperation with the Public Service Commission, the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). The report, which will be prepared by DNR's Power Plant Assessment Program, will assess future electric energy use requirements and peak electric demand requirements, and identify sources and alternative resources to meet any gaps in these requirements through the end of calendar year 2030.
"Alternatives that will be considered include fossil fuel generation, nuclear generation, renewable electric generation resources, energy conservation and efficiency measures, enhancement of the electric transmission system, and measures designed to reduce peak demands," said Malcolm Woolf, Director of MEA. "The report will also address the impacts of electric vehicles on Maryland's electric power requirements, potential benefits of "smart meters," and other factors that can be expected to affect electricity supply and demand."
Building on MEA's 2008 Electricity Strategy and 2010 Maryland Energy Outlook, this report will be the first comprehensive, alternatives analysis for Maryland since 1990. During the intervening years, Maryland's population has grown by about one million people, electricity consumption has grown by more than 25 percent, and concerns about the environmental impacts of electricity supply and consumption have increased. With an estimated population increase of an additional one million Marylanders by 2030, this report will be an essential tool in securing our energy future, and keeping Maryland Smart, Green and Growing.
"This will be an inclusive process, and we look forward to working with stakeholder groups across the board -- including representatives of government, business, utilities, environmental groups and consumers -- to generate a report that will help inform decision making and policy development for the next two decades," said DNR Secretary John Griffin.
The report will be completed by December 2011 and will be paid for over two fiscal years using existing funds within the Power Plant Assessment Program.
A copy of the Executive Order can be viewed here: www.governor.maryland.gov/documents/100721OffShoreWind.pdf
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Written by Link Courtesy of Mark Fisher
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:58 |
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Mark Fisher has now posted an interview with candidate Dale Lewis (County Commissioner) on The Allegany Observer. <http://www.alleganyobserver.com/page/county-commissioners/republican-primary/dale-lewis/> Please link to the site for previous interviews. Become an informed voter. Make every vote count! |
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Written by Linda Burkey, Allegany County Library System
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Monday, 26 July 2010 14:48 |
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The George’s Creek Regional Library in Lonaconing will hold a series of “Martial Arts for Teens by Teens” programs, with the first one scheduled for Thursday, August 5 at 6 p.m. All teens and tweens are invited to participate. For more information, call 301-463-2629.
The Allegany County Library System operates six branches—Washington Street in Cumberland, Frostburg, South Cumberland, LaVale, George’s Creek, and Westernport. It also has a bookmobile that serves schools, daycares, and outlying areas. Our 24/7 On-Line library, with reference databases and Free Tutors, is accessible at the website given below. We offer public technology training as well as a circulating collection of books, magazines, large print materials, DVDs, gaming software, music and books on CD, and downloadable e-Books. Each branch subscribes to numerous newspapers and provides computers for accessing the Internet. For more information call 301-777-1200, visit us at www.alleganycountylibrary.info or contact us on Facebook or Twitter.
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Written by FSU News Service
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Monday, 26 July 2010 09:01 |
 Two Frostburg State University staff members have received the 2010 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award, the highest honor bestowed on USM staff employees. Colleen Stump, associate vice president for University Advancement and director of Publications, is being honored for exceptional contribution to the institution, and Mary Tola, director of Health Services, is being honored for outstanding service to students. They will be recognized at the Sept. 17 Board of Regents meeting, to be held at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
"I am not surprised that Colleen Stump (pictured at right) and Mary Tola (seen at left) were selected by the USM Board of Regents for these prestigious awards; Colleen and Mary exemplify all that quality and excellence is about in higher education," said FSU President Jonathan Gibralter. "They both perform their jobs with a focus upon only what is best for our students and our institution. I am very proud of these two highly skilled and enormously professional staff members."
 Tola's nomination noted her work - all in the past year - in planning and developing a campus response to the H1N1 outbreak, her support of a campus wellness initiative and her leadership of the Brady Health Center's successful reaccreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Director of Brady Health since 2003, Tola has been a dedicated advocate for student health, and was recognized in 2009 as Nurse Practitioner of the Year in Allegany County.
Stump, who has been a member of FSU's staff since 1983, was credited with her leadership in the development of publications, marketing materials and the University's brand identity as the director of Publications. In 2009, she added the title of associate vice president for University Advancement, which added to her duties the oversight of media relations, marketing, social media and fundraising publications.
The Regents' Staff Award recognizes the achievements of salaried and hourly employees of the USM. Award winners are selected from the institutions within the University System of Maryland and are nominated based on letters and recommendations by colleagues. Each recipient receives a certificate presented during a ceremony at a Board of Regents meeting and a monetary prize. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:11 |
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Written by FSU News Service
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Friday, 23 July 2010 12:51 |
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Starting with the fall 2010 semester, students everywhere will be able to earn a Master of Business Administration degree through Frostburg State University, now that the full, AACSB-accredited program has been made available through online classes.
For many years now, MBA students, like other FSU students, have been able to take some of the classes toward their degree fully online or in a blended format, which is partially online and partially in a traditional classroom. The final steps toward offering the entire MBA program online were taken this past spring.
"Due to recent changes in and complexity of the global environment, the economic, educational and social aspects of people's lives have become increasingly demanding," said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, dean of the FSU College of Business. "Our online MBA program provides students with accessibility, affordability and flexibility, so they can deal with various life demands more effectively."
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 12:52 |
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Written by News from GLAF
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:47 |
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Come and enjoy this six-time Grammy Award nominee Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Garrett College Auditorium. A folk musician, composer and singer, McCutcheon has mastered playing many instruments including the guitar, banjo, fiddle and hammered dulcimer. His repertoire includes recordings of traditional songs, topical material, instrumental works and his own huge cache of original songs for people of all ages. He has been cited as "the perfect example of the modern folk musician" by Sing Out! magazine.
There will be a Meet and Greet reception in the college art gallery after the concert. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and children 5 and under are free (however, a ticket via reservation is required). To order tickets, contact GLAF at 301-387-3082.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:48 |
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Written by Maureen Brewer, FrostbugFirst
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Monday, 26 July 2010 09:29 |
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Frostburg's "Saturdays on Broadway" will feature Hanna Livingston from noon to 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 31. The free concert, a mix of bluegrass and "old timey" music is part of the summer's weekly "Saturdays on Broadway" events and is located on the parking lot below City Place. |
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Written by Jeff Davis
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Sunday, 25 July 2010 22:57 |
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Carpenters In The Forehead/ Roman Polanski & Roman Catholic Pedophile Priests: Two Peas In A Pod
Switzerland recently joined the ranks of the Holy See when their judiciary effectively proclaimed a disgustingly similar disdain for common decency and morals.
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:32 |
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