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Md. committee kills cameras-in-courtroom bill
A bill to allow the media to film and broadcast criminal sentencing proceedings, which was criticized by judges, attorneys and victims’ rights advocates, received an unfavorable committee report Thursday. Proposed by Del. Frank Conaway Jr., D-Baltimore City, House Bill 81 would have permitted media outlets to file a written request at least 24 hours prior to […]
Md. fishermen say camera requirement invades their privacy
OCEAN CITY — When the longline on the Sea Born is engaged, which is most of the time when it’s out in the Atlantic, two video cameras record everything on the deck and side of the boat. The cameras look familiar, black half-orbs like the ones commonly seen taking security footage. But they’re not at […]
Public figures, private lives
Is it hypocritical for the attorney general--as a professional--to stand against underage drinking while--as a parent--allowing his son to celebrate in an environment of underage drinking?
New Anne Arundel County exec dismantling camera network
ANNAPOLIS — Incoming Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman says she has shut down a computer system used to monitor security cameras and fired an official who oversaw the system and reported to ousted former County Executive Jon Leopold. Neuman says the cameras should remain on, but should be monitored by county police. The new […]
Kodak job cuts continue as it aims to exit Ch. 11
NEW YORK — Kodak is reshuffling some executives and continuing to cut jobs as the pioneering photography company tries to emerge from bankruptcy protection. Eastman Kodak Co. said it cut approximately 2,700 employees worldwide since the beginning of the year, and plans to eliminate roughly 1,000 more by 2012’s end. Annual savings from these cuts […]
Eastman Kodak loss widens in 2Q
NEW YORK — Eastman Kodak Co. said Friday its second-quarter loss widened as revenue fell while it reorganized under bankruptcy protection. The Rochester, N.Y.-based company filed for bankruptcy protection in January. It hopes to emerge from bankruptcy protection a leaner and more profitable company in 2013. Its loss for the April to June quarter totaled […]
Judge bars cameras in at Huguely’s sentencing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Cameras will be barred from the courtroom when a former University of Virginia lacrosse player is sentenced on second-degree murder and grand larceny charges. Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Edward Hogshire on Wednesday rejected requests by local media outlets to allow a video camera, and a photographer and still camera during George Huguely’s […]
Supreme Court says no TV cameras at health care arguments
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court rejected requests from news organizations Friday for live, televised coverage of this month’s historic arguments on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul but agreed to release audio recordings of the proceedings on the same day. The court will post audio files and transcripts on its website within two hours of […]
Montgomery County votes to put cameras on school buses
ROCKVILLE — Officials in Montgomery County have voted to begin installing cameras on school buses to catch and fine drivers who illegally pass the buses while students are getting on or off. The Montgomery Council voted Tuesday to start installing the cameras, which are expected to cost between $5,000 and $8,000 each. Drivers caught by […]
Dozens more speed cameras go up in P.G. County
UPPER MARLBORO — Prince George’s County officials have activated speed cameras at two dozen new locations near schools. The new cameras are part of a program that began in September. They are operating between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and are activated when they detect a driver traveling 12 or more miles […]
Former trailblazer Kodak files for Chapter 11
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Is Kodak’s moment past? The glory days when Eastman Kodak Co. ruled the world of film photography lasted for over a century. Then came a stunning reversal of fortune: cutthroat competition from Japanese firms in the 1980s and a seismic shift to the digital technology it pioneered but couldn’t capitalize on. Now […]
