The Poll To End All Polls
08/25/96
Milligan has his thumb
on the cartoid pulse of America
and he's counting. The original
Shore Journal YMI/YRU2
Presidential Poll.

Selective History
08/25/96
Ever-vigilant,
P The Elder reminds us
to remember everyone, not just
those we recall.

We Are The Village
08/25/96
Parents and teachers
in a local school district
are accepting responsiblility
instead of placing blame.
Jo Campbell reports.

A Circus of Contempt
08/23/96
A few final words
on the Republican Convention
from that irreverent rapscallion,
Dave Milligan.

The Warp Returns
08/22/96
You wanted it,
You asked for it,
You got it.
The return
of the News Warp
by Kelley Rouse.

The Adventures of COMIC BOOK GUY
08/22/96
Cosmic power from comic books
gets a traveller far, but not far
enough. An illustrator's dilemma is
a collector's joy. All offers given
serious attention.

The Great American Turtle Race
08/19/96
Hundreds of turtles
of various species square off
to see which is the fleetest of claw.
A little-known but colorful
American Tradition.

A Forest Gathering
08/18/96
They were gettin' down
at Furnacetown, as the annual
Fiddler's Convention got underway
over the weekend. A joyful sound under
the pines, and pictures, too.

Milligan's Election
08/18/96
Rising star
political pundit
Dave Milligan takes
a look at candidates and poses
the question... "What kind of
president do you expect to be, if you
can't even lie during the campaign ?"

Shedding Some Light On A Shady Issue
08/18/96
One of the most dedicated
environmentalists on the shore,
Ilia J. Fehrer, tells us why
buffers along our waterways are so
important.

The Plastic Goddess
08/18/96
Kelley Rouse returns
from feeding the poor in Indonesia
or someplace else with an eye on her
celestial calendar. It's time worth
noting.

The Looting Of Scotland
08/18/96
Antonia Chambers returns
with another tale of Scotland, this
time it's piracy on the high seas, only
the pirates are wearing ties, and speaking
the Queen's English.

dot.com
08/18/96
The importance
of being earnest
was never clearer
than now. To each, their
own domain.

Only Your Doctor Knows
08/18/96
There was a time when
what you told your doctor
was a private matter. If the
government gets its way, you and your
medical records will be online for anyone
to see. (www.embarass.me) A warning from
The Center for Democracy and Technology.

David et al vs. Goliath
08/18/96
The only good thing about
not having anything is that
nobody bothers to sue you. Are
nuisance suits a nuisance ?
Ask Microsoft.

Geezers On Parade
08/10/96
There are plenty of jokes to go around
in this Presidential election, and our
resident pundit Dave Milligansays there's
plenty of soft, white underbelly for
everyone.

The Year Of The Protest Vote
08/11/96
Common sense tells us
that a "throwaway vote" is just that,
a vote that has no impact on the election.
According to Lee Geraitis, there's a
way to make that non-vote count.

In Their Own Words
08/10/96
It used to be that anything
you got for free wasn't worth
having, but not anymore. A useful
and entertaining guide to one of the
East Coast's best treasures can be had
for the price of a free phonecall.

Life ? On Mars ?
08/11/96
Recent evidence shows
there may be neighbors we've
never met next door. Hyman Rudoff
sees more in that than just company.

Care For The Caregivers
08/10/96
New contributor
Dianne Brownson points out
that caring for the aged, especially
when they are ill, can be more than most
people can handle alone. A little help..

Only So Much Money To Go Around
08/08/96
The Welfare Reform Act
has been called more rejection
than reform, with heartless disregard
for for the welfare of America's poor.
Kelley Rouse looks at the heart
of the matter... money.

Enjoy The Olympics ? You Paid For It.
08/08/96
The joy of victory,
the agony of defeat,
it all comes out of the
public coffers, pally.
A few clever observations
from Dave Milligan.

Computer Village Update
08/06/96
At the heart of our
publication has always
been the people and doings
of ICNet and The Computer Village.
We bring you an update on both.

So Long, G-Man
08/05/96
Lot's of comings and goings
these days, and this one is long
gone. We send along thanks and
praise to our young visitor
from Holland.

Maryland's Oyster Harvest
08/04/96
The Oyster Wars continue,
although watermen now battle
scientists on the floor of the
legislature. Retired fisheries scientist
P The Elder gives a thoughtful
view of who's zooming whom.

Look Out, Ol' Mackie's Back !
08/04/96
A wise man returns
from an extended stay
in a distant land. We ask
questions, and take pictures.
He makes jokes.

Creating Non-Violent Futures
08/04/96
If humankind is to survive
on this earth much longer,
it's going to have to start thinking
about things differently. Fortunately,
some folks already are. A report from down
under by our region's most notorious
(and most beloved) peacenik,
Dr. Phillip Bosserman.

When Virtual Becomes Real
08/04/96
They say that Rio
is a party town, but we
don't think they've really
seen a party until the
KIDLINK folks get there.
Patti Weeg reports.

JAIL Next Time !!
08/04/96
Jo Campbell is mad.
Seems not everyone's reading
from the same hymnal, or from
the same lawbooks, when it
comes to the shoreline.

Maryland's Oyster Harvest
08/04/96
The Oyster Wars continue,
although watermen now battle
scientists on the floor of the
legislature. Retired fisheries scientist
P The Elder gives a thoughtful
view of who's zooming whom.

Citizen Bob Goes To The Movies
07/31/96
When presidential candidate
Bob Dole said he liked the
summer blockbuster Independence Day,
Dave Milligan wondered... what
kind of president likes
alien invasions ?

A Bomb In Atlanta
07/28/96
The global spirit of
the Olympic Games is marred again
by violence. New contributor Anders
Randrup says we must
stay the course.

Olympic Reactions
07/28/96
How a story is reported
has a lot to do with who's
reporting. Jo Campbell points
out there's a bit too much of "us"
and not enough of "them" in the
network feed.

A Suprising And Hopeful Victory
07/28/96
When the Supreme Court ruled
that Worcester County Maryland was
included in the Voting Rights Act, it
sent a message to minorities all over
the country: Keep the faith.
From Jo Campbell

More Choice Words
07/28/96
Better not be snooty
when P The Elder is around.
He's liable to be supercilious back !

"The Wall" On VH-1
07/26/96
If a rock movie can be important,
then this one is. This weekend, VH1 will
present Pink Floyd / The Wall. Who says it's
impossible to put anything worthwhile
with television ?

The Apparition's Complaint
07/27/96
A real departure
for our hatted friend.
Meshach speaks.

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut
07/28/96
And sometimes, of course,
you don't. But when you do,
it's good to have Big Blue
around. They got stones.

Olympic Games We'd Like To See
07/20/96
The Summer Games are upon us,
and taut muscles glisten beneath the Georgia sun.
But the challenges of life in America today
provide plenty of chances to show
true grit. (And gritty it is.)

Sports: What Do They Mean ?
07/21/96
Jo Campbell's not going to
make it to The Games this year, but
her little truck is. Jo's been to the
Olympics, (no suprise there), and she
shares some recollections.

Atlas Shrugged (again.)
07/21/96
Those who claim that Microsoft is invincible
should read these two forwards from Scott Bethke.
The giant backed down, and quick, when criticized for
restrictions on the new NT Server release.
Very nearly heartwarming.

And You Learn...
07/21/96
Love's labor is never lost,
though sometimes it's hard to
find. With pain comes wisdom
and with wisdom, peace. Good.

Eastaugh On Assateague
07/21/96
More on the notion of moving
the Ocean City Inlet a few miles
to the south, this time from Steve Eastaugh,
candidate for congress. Rest easy, plovers.

Involve Public In Plans, Say Candidates 07/13/96
Jo Campbell spent some time with three women likely to be running the show in Ocean City in the near future. An interview with Pillas, Sadowski and Howard, and a look at what's down the road for the Maryland's only oceanfront property.

In Harm's Way - The Coastal Dilemma 07/13/96
Storm season came early this year, and with it renewed concerns for life, and limb and property.

Please, Mr. Cropper... 07/13/96
A recent suggestion to open a bit more of the barrier islands to development raises the question of just what "value" really is. Kelley Rouse says these strips of sand are plenty valuable, just as they are.

Congress... Champion of Marriage 07/13/96
The propensity our elected officials have for making much ado about nothing was evident this week on Capitol Hill. "To love, honor and cherish, in keeping with federal statutes."

The Consequence of the Act 07/13/96
Author Karol Ann Barnett looks at the Social Security debate and offers a short and practical solution.

A Few More Choice Words 07/13/96
Once again, P The Elder paints an revealing picture with his choice of words. This week, an extra bonus!

Four And Twenty Blackbirds 07/11/96
Governor Parris Glendening issues a call for volunteers to wire the rest of Maryland's public schools to the internet, and we wonder about the schools already there...

Young Tom Edison, At Home 07/10/96
When you pass by a house on the side of the road, do you wonder what's going on inside ? The truth may shock you.

"Slug-Out" On Saturday Night 07/07/96
Not all of God's creatures bring out the "mollifying spark of humanity"... and certainly not when they crawl into your drink. Kelley Rouse reports.

Have A Small Day 07/07/96
The world is a confusing place, partly because it is so BIG. But, if you shrink it down, and take a look, it's pretty easy to see the whole thing.

The Rocket's Red Glare 07/04/96
You gotta pay attention, if you wanna get along. It's called Radiovision, friends, and if you're really hip, you saw a baby born tonight. If you didn't, well, we have a birth announcement...

A Proper Celebration 07/05/96
Up in Vermont, where all the men are strong, and all the women are beautiful (tho' some are blue), John Mahoney publishes The Log Cabin Chronicles. The celebration of Independence day from the cabin is truly excellent. Take a look.

CDT Policy Post 07/01/96
While you and I were sleeping off some beers, the folks at the Center for Democracy and Technology were out there, protecting our rights. Kinda embarassing, but here's their report.

Legislation Offered To Protect Homeowners 06/30/96
A few weeks ago, Jo Campbell was really FURIOUS at the insurance industry, and since then she's prodded more than a few legislators into action. Go get 'em, Jo !

Eastaugh vs. Gilchrest Part:2 06/30/96
On Earned Income Tax Credit
Steve Eastaugh, candidate for congress, takes issue with Rep. Wayne Gilchrest's recent vote on earned income tax credit. We're hoping for a response... anyone ?

His Day In The Sun 06/28/96
When Dr. H. DeWayne Whittington took the Somerset County Board of Education to court over discrimination, he was after more than money. And more than the Board of Ed was on trial, too.

Happy Slaves ? 06/28/96
A recent series in The Baltimore Sun revealed that the slave trade is still good business in some parts of the world. While that may have shocked many of us, it was old news to Jo Campbell, who wonders... what will come of it now ?

Who Should You Believe 06/28/96
About Medicare ?
Democratic Congressional candidate Steven R. Eastaugh gives us his take on the Medicare debate.

Even MORE Choice Words 06/28/96
P The Elder has been poring over those ancient tomes again, and shares a few more words with us.

Leasing Commercial Property 06/28/96
For some of us, investment decisions involve choosing between coffee and tobacco products, but for others, it's more involved. Chris Peek gives us an inside view of what's what when you're leasing floorspace.

The News At Warp 06/16/96
Witch burnings, GOP files return, (some of them), and a local hero goes to court. Another edition of The Warp.

Insurance: Industry Run-amuck 06/16/96
Jo Campbell is mad as hell, and she's not going to take it anymore. Insurance companies will keep you on as long as you don't file a claim. Why don't you just GIVE your money away?

What Did You Do In The War, Daddy ? 06/16/96
Longtime readers of The Journal know P The Elder as a raconteur, connoisseur, and scholar. But Pop was a war-hero, too, and on Hallmark Day we take the liberty of making note of it.

Things I Would Tell My Father 06/16/96
To love someone is to enable them to grow. Kelley Rouse tells us how her father gave her more than love... he gave her courage, and self-assurance. (She also shares a childhood anecdote that reveals her early signs of radical feminism. "Ouch !!")

The President's Guide To The Presidency 06/16/96
The "shocking" Whitewater findings would be hard-pressed to light the tiniest of lamps, yet Republicans senators want to light the world with them. When it comes down to dealing, the Arkansas Travelers are pretty churchy.

Of Mice and White Men 06/14/96
When the Freemen rode the motorcoach of surrender to thier moment of national notoriety, was it restraint that the government displayed, or something else ? Hmmm.

UNCLASSIFIED!! 06/13/96
Boz tells us how timely and current we are, and we put him up a day late. How perfectly appropriate.

A Bit of Speculation 06/13/96
Chris Peek is involved in buying and selling all kinds of property. He gives us an inside view of what to look for when making speculative investments.

The Fishing Report 06/16/96
Red Drum near Tangier Island, and Mako Shark off Chincoteague. Jeff Lee updates the fishing scene. Thanks, bud.

So Long, Big Guy... 06/11/96
Somerset County mourns the passing of one of its best, Thomas E. "Ted" Ward. We tip our hat to a great man.

UNCLASSIFIED !! 06/11/96
Is the Wicomico County Council trying to make it harder for citizens to learn what's going on ? Boz seems to think so. Check it out...

Report From Bosnia 06/11/96
No wonder the networks are dying. A group of independent journalists are reporting directly from Bosnia to the Web. Pretty heavy stuff there.

A Few Good One-Liners 06/10/96
Sometimes life is funny, sometimes it's not. When it's not, we like to have something to laugh about. From Patti Weeg.

A New Lease On Life 06/09/96
Peace will still have a chance after all. The Center For Conflict Resolution at SSU will continue to operate at its current location. A Shore Journal exlusive, by Kelley Rouse.

You CAN Go Home Again 06/09/96
Radio From Downtown returns to the air tonight, and when it does, our city will welcome the return of its own. You can't keep a good radio program down.

Bozman UNCLASSIFIED 06/09/96
The Boz is noted for asking difficult questions, and getting answers for them too. He asks about us, and tips his hat again to his old boss... Mel Toadvine.

A Few Choice Words 06/09/96
Not content with having taught us everything we know, P The Elder expands our vocabulary even further. It's illuminating.

Bozman: UNCLASSIFIED ! 06/07/96
When the guy who's "never met a computer he couldn't crash" meets up with Windows 95, it can get pretty ugly. But Boz prevails. Details inside.

Bozman: UNCLASSIFIED ! 06/05/96
Bozman becomes master of his machine once again and files a report which explains, to us anyway, just what it is we are all about. Thank you, oh sage one.

Sometimes A Great Notion 06/04/96
There are times that you may not be sure what you are doing, exactly, you know it's something you have to do. Live on location with Kelley Rouse.

Thinking For Yourself 06/02/96
Timothy Leary is dead, and this time it's no joke. A few thoughts on how the Psychedellic Philosopher influenced mainstream America. From Kelley Rouse

Requiem For A Madman 06/02/96
West-coast correspondent Randy South shed no tears for Timothy Leary when he finally did die. Seems a lot of those trips Leary Travel booked were one-way. Can't argue with that.

The Live Cam Revolution 06/02/96
The story of three wild and crazy guys, an electronic eyeball, this that and the other thing, and everyone's favorite new word... "oppornockity". Amazing new developments make this worth re-loading often. Hmmm...

To Holland With Love 06/02/96
The live-cam is fun, and the live-cam is business, but to our new young friend, Geert Merklebach, it's a way to get back home again.

Building Strong Bodies 12 Ways 06/02/96
People who think our young people are not productive are wrong, we believe. They just don't want to produce any more french fries and shakes. Enough already !

Conversation With A Can Man 06/02/96
There are things we see every day that we ignore, like an old man picking up cans on the side of the road. But Kelley stops, and talks, and finds a story that hurts to tell.

Long, Long Ago... 06/02/96
Ann Reilly remembers what the world looked like through the eyes of a little girl.

A Few More Choice Words 06/02/96
While many words in the English language come from ancient roots, some origins are more recent, and their story just as interesting. A man wearing nothing but a bowler caused quite a bit of a donnybrook, and someone called in the bobbies.