Brace Yourself! (or not)

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 42 Comments

There may be the worst computer virus ever waiting in the wings.  Or it may be an April Fools Day joke.  Experts don’t know which it is or what to expect.
Up to 15,000,000 computers may be infected with the worm called Conficker.  Today, these computers are supposed to seek instructions over the Internet as to [...]

Would you? I wouldn’t!

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 2 Comments

Pay Attention to Your Money!

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 39 Comments

If we thought that identity theft and fraud were problems before, they are only getting worse because of the current economy.
I am seeing more and more stories about identity theft and financial fraud.
An Annapolis woman recently reported to police that an unknown suspect removed over $10,000 from three separate checking accounts she maintained.
This is a [...]

Debt Settlement that Works

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 11 Comments

You have probably seen ads for debt settlement everywhere.  The ads promise to lower your debt by 50-60% by negotiating with your creditors to lower your debt to the lowest amount possible.
Although the industry is very real and there are many people every day doing just that, there are many scammers out there that you [...]

BGE is Getting Out of Control

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 9 Comments

Is there any good news about BGE these days?
The answer seems to be “no.”
Eye on Annapolis has a story today about a [new?] outrageous fee charged by BGE.
Also, be sure to check out the Energy Assistance Expo in Laurel this Thursday if you or someone you know is low-income and need assistance with paying the [...]

Stumped for a Mother’s Day Gift? Consider This

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 73 Comments

(ARA) – She never missed a soccer game and personally helped you handpick the prom attire that wowed all your friends. She never spent a dime on herself so that she could save up for your college education.
You know you can never really repay Mom for all she’s done for you over the years, but [...]

Banks Walking Away From Foreclosures

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 30th, 2009 | 23 Comments

For lack of a better word, the foreclosure epidemic is becoming “interesting.”
We’ve always heard of homeowners that walk away.  They abandon their home and the bank takes it back.
Now, with so many foreclosures, some banks don’t want the homes back and are not taking them back.  Essentially, they are the one’s walking away.
The New York [...]

Schaefer Fans: Catch Documentary Tonight

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 30th, 2009 | 24 Comments

MPT will be airing a documentary tonight about the life and career of William Donald Schaefer.
The legandary Schaefer has been a councilman, big city mayor, two-term governor and comptroller.
The documentary is called “Citizen Schaefer” and airs at 9:00 PM on Maryland Public Television.

Annapolis Police Blotter for Weekend of March 27 to March 29, 2009

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 30th, 2009 | 10 Comments

Assault:  A male victim reported that he was assaulted with a knife and beer bottles inside his home in the 100 block of Clay Street on Friday, March 27, 2009.  He was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
Theft from Vehicle:  A male victim reported that an unknown suspect removed the [...]

Sign of the Times?

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 30th, 2009 | 13 Comments

The news is on the TV in the background and I just overheard:
…A few hours into a job fair in Maryland today and already 4,000 people have shown up.
WOW!  It’s only noon as I type this!