I Have Seen The Future Of Harford, And It’s Going To Snow! A Recent History Of The City of Aberdeen’s Internet Presence

“Has hell finally frozen over?” That was my first thought when visiting the City of Aberdeen’s new web site. Of course that may be due to being presented with a header graphic depicting a snow-covered evergreen with Aberdeen’s new slogan, “The Future of Harford”, perhaps a final bit a legacy from the city’s previous mayor.

As promised by the current administration in its transition report, Aberdeen has a fancy new home page. It certainly is a departure from the city’s previous attempts at entering this brave new world. Before we get to the highlights and lowlights of the new site, let’s take a trip down memory lane… Continue reading I Have Seen The Future Of Harford, And It’s Going To Snow! A Recent History Of The City of Aberdeen’s Internet Presence

Maryland Global Warming Bill Frozen as Session 2008 Ends

State Delegate Donna Stifler (District 35A), tells The Dagger that Senate Bill 309 has been killed by the House Economic Matters Committee.

The bill would have required the Department of the Environment to develop plans, adopt regulations, and implement programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% from 2006 levels by 2020. It also would have set goals of reducing emissions 90% by 2050.

To read more about the now-defeated bill, you can see it here: http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/SB0309.htm.

Orioles Baseball 2008 - Who are these #$*^(% guys?

It’s getting close to that time of year again. Baltimore sports fans spend countless hours preparing by researching the players, making predictions about the season, and hanging out by the watercooler. Yes, it’s almost April 26th, the first day of the NFL Draft.

What did you think I was talking about? The Aberdeen Ironbirds season doesn’t begin until June 17th. What’s that? The Orioles?

How could I forget? Opening day is Monday, March 31st. There is a buzz around Camden Yards this year, and it’s not just coming from the new scoreboards. The Orioles roster is full of fresh faces. For all but the most dedicated fan, there is a good chance you have no idea who these players are. Never fear, The Dagger is here!

Let’s start with the pitchers…
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The State of Harford County: What’s Your Take?

Harford County Executive David Craig delivered his 3rd State of the County Address on February 5th, 2008. Below is an embedded video of the address (windows media player required) and the text of the address.

Does Craig’s address give you a warm, fuzzy feeling?

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How I Know I’m Smarter Than a 5th Grader - The Webkinz Challenge

Sure, those 5th graders look smart on Fox’s prime time game show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader.” They look comfortable with that smug look on their little faces as grown adults struggle with questions such as “How many sides does a trapezoid have?” and “What is the largest south American country by area?”

Countless adults have participated, only to be made to look foolish by your superior intellects. You even succeeded in making Kellie Pickler look stupid, but trust me, that is no feat. Continue reading How I Know I’m Smarter Than a 5th Grader - The Webkinz Challenge

Dagger Radio - The Dagger’s entire WAMD interview from 11/20/2007

DaggerTV - The Dagger on WAMD