Hudson Keynotes Aug 21, 2008
CODY FAMILY GATHERED- Hudson residents Larry and Joan Cody and family joined about 50 relatives at a Cody family reunion, weekend of July 12 at the home of a nephew and his wife, Neil and Helen Mary Cody of Gibson Island, Maryland. Those attending were four generations of the family of the late Patrick and Mary Cody of Long Island, parents of Larry Cody. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Washington, Mexico put on HR display at LLWS Aug 19, 2008
Jason Todd went 4-for-4 with a homer and Alek Baumgartner also went deep against Maryland, which had to use five pitchers. Both Maryland and Washington now face must-win situations Tuesday to advance to the next round ... Maryland manager Bill Abeles Jr. joked about finding some new pitchers for the next game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
• Anthrax scientist Bruce Ivins slipped under the radar because of FBI obsession Aug 15, 2008
Ivins, 62, died July 29 in what Maryland health officials have ruled a suicide. His lawyers have said that they believe Ivins would have been acquitted if he had lived to stand trial on murder charges. (Q13.com, WA)
* World News Quick Take Aug 8, 2008
Authorities said recent high school graduate Collin McKenzie-Gude X who had a map of the Camp David Maryland retreat which highlighted the route taken by the presidential motorcade X also possessed a fake CIA identification card, the Washington Post reported. Investigators who searched the teens home also found a document appearing to explain how to shoot someone from 200m away and a false identity of a federal contractor with purported protection under the Geneva Convention. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A birth and a funeral: Troops and families at home count the many milestones missed and made Aug 5, 2008
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland. . (Carroll County Times, MD)
Looking back...July 23 Jul 24, 2008
Tony Novak, son of Chetek and Irene Novak and brother of Charlene Novak, was promoted to Petty Officer AO3 and will serve in the Air Operations, Weapons Division, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Station in Maryland. TWENTY YEARS AGO - JULY 1988. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Helen Gardiner, 70 Jul 23, 2008
After seeking treatment at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore Maryland, Ms. Gardiner began a rigorous course of chemotherapy, but soon decided to suspend treatment, as it wasn't working and it was making her feel very ill. Instead, she let "nature take its course" as she told her friends and family. (Globe and Mail)
Frank Miller: Colossus of Con Jul 21, 2008
Growing up in Maryland, he wanted to write and draw comic books. In 1978, he broke into the trade via a Twilight Zone comic. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Muppets at the Smithsonian Jul 14, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland ... and attended the University of Maryland, where his creative approach began to take shape. (W-USA News, DC)
Muppets head to D.C. for special homecoming Jul 14, 2008
Muppets creator Jim Henson grew up in nearby Maryland ... It's a homecoming for Muppets such as Kermit, the piano-playing dog Rowlf and others that first achieved stardom on Washington-area television shows and commercials -- long before the success of "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street." Muppets creator grew up in nearby Hyattsville, Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland, where his creative approach began to take shape ... Through much of July and August, the AFI Silver Theatre in... (CNN -- Showbiz)
University given collection of 78 rpm records Jul 7, 2008
Savada did not attend , but wanted to donate his collection to a major institution that would maintain it and make the recordings available for research and teaching, said his son, Elias Savada, who runs a film research company based in Bethesda, Maryland. Morton Savada was familiar with Syracuse's audio laboratory and archive from meetings of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections, said Savada, whose daughter graduated from Syracuse in 2005. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Fit for a queen Jun 21, 2008
In Mr. Dyer's vegetable garden, he grows heirloom tomatoes, several kinds of lettuce and peppers, cantaloupe and watermelon ("for our grandchildren.") When the children visit from Georgia, Maryland, New York, Squirrel Hill and Fox Chapel, they find a few melons to eat and lots to see and do. Previous generations have played basketball in the two-story attic that was once a theater. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000 Jun 17, 2008
"It is an absolutely priceless piece of Western memorabilia," Duke said in a telephone interview from Maryland. "It is the only one of its kind in the world.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Tea Bowls and tea bowls Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Bowls by Peter Callas, Joe Campbell, Kristin Muller, Takao Okazaki, and Shane Sellers Jun 16, 2008
Gallery artists are included in the permanent collections of Cantor Fitzgerald, The Musee Elyse, The Museum of the City of New York, MOMA, the Whitney Museum, Exxon Energy, Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Bank of China, the Kohler Company, The New York Public Library, The University of Maryland, Healthlink, the Kimbell Museum, the National Gallery of Australia, The Houston Museum and the Klutznick National Jewish Museum among others ... Prior to opening Ch'i, she owned and operated The Finer Side... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Bargain Shopping for Wallpaper Jun 11, 2008
At that point, as if by divine guidance, he said in a Washington Post article, friends told him of an at the Stoner House in Thurmont, Maryland. A Historic House. (Suite101.com)
Four seek two Thomaston selectmen's seats Jun 1, 2008
He sailed on the Pride of Baltimore for four years and then worked for Outward Bound as an instructor and, later, as a program manager, in Maryland and Maine. He moved to Thomaston in the fall of 2005 and is a tugboat captain at Prock Marine Company in Rockland. (Courier Publications, ME)
Bobblefoot In Toilet Stall May 28, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. . (W-USA News, DC)
Mistrial declared in theft case May 20, 2008
Amanda Joy Harkcom, 28, who has resided in Maryland, Elk Lick Township and North Carolina since the incident, was on trial for stealing the items from the home of her mother, Amy Gilbreath, in 2006 ... About 15 witnesses from Maryland, West Virginia and Somerset County were waiting Monday to testify on behalf of the prosecution. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Share your tips for traveling to D.C. Apr 17, 2008
Find a hotel in Virginia or Maryland near a Metro station ... Andrea, The Awakening sculpture was just moved in February from Hains Point (East Potomac Park) to the National Harbor development just down the river in Maryland ... I think it s over by a new development in PG County, Maryland now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Big names owe big-time on taxes Apr 15, 2008
In an effort to shame tax delinquents into paying, 15 states California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin and the District of Columbia have started publishing the names of people the governments say owe large amounts of taxes. The inexpensive tactic has worked. (USA Today -- Money)
Riley frees up OK State in OT Mar 25, 2008
Vanderbilt will meet the winner of tonight s Nebraska vs. Maryland game in the regional semifinals. Greensboro. (Boston Herald)
Decoys: Records Of Our Past Feb 28, 2008
In the autumn of 1990, at a decoy show and auction in Salisbury, Maryland, a pair of blue bill decoys carved by Obediah Verity sold for $37,400. Obediah, who lived in Seaford from 1813 until his death in 1901, was part of a long line of Verity baymen and carvers on Long Island's South Shore. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Business in Brief Feb 8, 2008
The Pioneer Pub, in Parkton; the Maryland Line Inn; Michael's Pizza, in Hereford, and Ledo's Pizza in Hunt Valley will donate a percentage of sales Feb. 18 ... The committee also plans a shrimp and bull roast June 21 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium ... For more information, contact Marks, at mail@perryhallmaryland. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Cleaing out parent's collections takes patience, persistence Jan 12, 2008
If it belonged to your parents and they furnished the house in the '50s, '60s or '70s, you probably have some goodies," he said. The key to getting the most money for an object, Rinker said, is to find the right market, and that takes time. Consulting price guides for collectibles and antiques as well as finding clubs of collectors are helpful. Do not throw anything away until you have looked at it carefully. "I wouldn't throw out a piece of clothing without shaking it out," Rinker said, adding... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
What to do with your parents' collections Jan 2, 2008
" Amy Sidelinger grew up in Indiana County with two sisters. This trio completed an Olympian trifecta of tasks by cleaning out the homes of three relatives in one year. On Labor Day weekend of 2005, the sisters finished cleaning out their maternal grandmother's home in Marion Center, Indiana County. Two weeks later, their own mother died of a heart attack. A security manager at McGraw-Hill, Mrs. Sidelinger lives in Hightstown, N.J. She, her twin sister, Emily, from Tennessee and their older... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Being filthy rich is a lot more work than you think Dec 30, 2007
Elwood Bartlett is pictured in Mystickal Voyage, a shop in Nottingham, Maryland, this month ... Elwood Bartlett, a 41-year-old accountant in Westminster, Maryland, won US$84 million in a lottery last summer -- US$33 million after taxes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Financial insecurities of the suddenly wealthy Dec 29, 2007
Elwood Bartlett, 41, an accountant in Westminster, Maryland, won $84 million in a lottery this summer - $33 million after taxes. He gave away $200,000 to the Special Olympics while fending off hundreds of strangers pleading for his aid or investment. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Dec 25, 2007
Includes recipe for Baked Country Ham; Red-Eye Gravy; Raisin Sauce; and Maryland Stuffed Ham. 850. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Northern Lights Race Across the Sky Dec 12, 2007
"The satellites have found evidence of magnetic ropes connecting Earth's upper atmosphere directly to the sun," said David Sibeck of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. "We believe that solar wind particles flow in along these ropes, providing energy for geomagnetic storms and auroras.". (Space.com)
Designwith a hook Throop woman’s talent evident in gift to injured ABC anchor Dec 9, 2007
Ms. Karluk, a former technical editor for McCall s Needlework, an ABC-owned publication, was contacted by a former colleague who was looking for volunteers to assist the Woodruffs while Mr. Woodruff was in a coma in Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. Did research. (Scranton Times, PA)
U.S. city set to make Mideast history Nov 16, 2007
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland This picturesque waterfront city, once the capital of the United States, has a chance of making Middle East history this month when Israelis and Palestinians meet to talk peace ... As she stood in her antiques and housewares shop on brick-lined Main Street, she said business already seemed unusually slow this year in the historic tourist city and Maryland state capital ... Now Annapolis will join other small U.S. locales such as Wye River on Maryland's Eastern Shore and... (MSNBC -- International)
New Main Street boutique dream come true for owner Nov 9, 2007
Five years later, she moved to South Carolina and, a couple of years after that, to Maryland ... In Maryland, Iguaran worked for years as a financial analyst. (Laurel Leader, MD)
PA Residents Losing Employer Coverage at Rate Second Only to CA Nov 1, 2007
Thirty-eight states experienced significant losses in employment-based coverage for people under 65 years old, and four states-Utah, South Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia-saw losses of more than seven percentage points. No state had an increase in its employer-provided coverage rate. (PR Newswire)
Church activities: Oct. 27, 2007 Oct 27, 2007
Calvary Baptist Church, Lee Street W. and Maryland Avenue, will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday, with guest speakers and special music by Roger Lucas, the Rev. Cyril Johnston and Barbara Reynolds. The event starts at 10 a.m. with a social greeting of visiting past members, ministers and guests. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Baltimore County Datebook Oct 8, 2007
TODAYPeace // Maryland Presbyterian Church will hold an event, "Re-imagining Peace," today through Sunday, with a kick-off concert featuring Walt Michael and Company at 8 p.m. at the church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson ... Performance // The Community College of Baltimore County will host the Children's Playhouse of Maryland Production's of In the Woods, Jr. at 1 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday in the J Building Lecture Hall, Essex campus, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Tickets are $10. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Alabaugh Fire victims rebuild Oct 7, 2007
Three men from Maryland and one from New York State wrestled the roof trusses into place. Michael Hackenbruch, whose home was destroyed by Alabaugh, hasn t decided whether to rebuild. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Closing up shop: After 40 years, Mary Twyce owner shuts the doors Oct 4, 2007
wrote on Oct 4, 2007 7:31 AM:" On my maps, and in my personal experience, I've noticed that Virginia and Maryland are right next to each other on the eastern seaboard. A cross-country move between these two states would have been a waste of precious resources in the middle of WW II. Happy retirement, Mary P. ". wrote on Oct 3, 2007 11:48 PM:" I lived in this almost as long as the shop was open . I never heard of this place . Sorry to say I wont miss it . ". (Winona Daily News, MN)
Dynamite drives Oct 3, 2007
MarylandBorn and raised in western Maryland, antiques dealer and author Lisa McAllister likes to head west along I-68, which follows the route of the original, 200-year-old National Road through the Allegheny Mountains. Its like an undulating ribbon, she says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fine wine going once, going twice Sep 27, 2007
Not only was 1982 exceptional for quality; it was the fateful vintage that ignited the literary career of a young government lawyer in Maryland named Robert Parker Jr.. Using a then-novel 100-point scoring system, Mr. Parker rocketed to prominence for presciently rhapsodizing over the uncharacteristically fruity 1982s in his fledgling newsletter, The Wine Advocate. (Globe and Mail)
Prosecution, defense, see defendant differently Sep 19, 2007
4 over par," the elder Erickson noted with some pride in his grandson's ability at such a young age.Erickson's father and grandfather agreed they had learned little new in the early part of the court proceedings, "though a few things didn't line up," Mark Erickson said.Gregory Erickson said his son never lived in the Spencer apartment from which from authorities say he was abducted but lived in Estherville."Sometimes he stayed with us," his grandfather added.Sky Erickson's mother, Joni Ketter,... (Sioux City Journal)
Best Bets for Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 Aug 30, 2007
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland ... Park Rock Fest 2007, running Saturday and Sunday in Great Mills, will feature five stages with 25 rock bands from Maryland and beyond. (Carroll County Times, MD)
2007 State Fair returns to Timonium this weekend Aug 24, 2007
The Maryland State Fair will return Friday, Aug. 24-Sept. 3, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, in Timonium ... The annual Maryland Renaissance Festival happens weekends from Aug. 25 through Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., in Crownsville, off Route 97. (Howard County Times, MD)
No 'Sopranos', no historic theft for Franco Aug 24, 2007
I don t know that this is anything official, but I d have to agree with a recently released list of the five most underrated college football coaches: Paul Johnson at Navy, Ralph Friedgen at Maryland, Chris Peterson at Boise State, Bret Bielema at Wisconsin and Bobby Johnson at Vanderbilt. Peterson, by the way, may become one of the first to coach a game in China. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
History in the making Aug 18, 2007
" It has a director (the promoter), a cast of characters (the dealers), an audience (the customers), a setting (the venue) and a theme (the organization benefited by the show). Although selecting vendors must be the most important part of his job, arranging for advertising and setting up the show's location seem to take the most time. First Mr. Gaglio must develop a floor plan. All the dealers who are coming must be given the booth size they want to rent: 12x8, 16x8 or 20x8. At the Princeton... (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Woodmont Open House Set For August 25 Aug 17, 2007
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Maryland Park Service invites the public to the annual fall Woodmont Lodge Open House on Saturday, August 25, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Showcasing the beautiful Woodmont Lodge and surroundings, the open house enables visitors to hear stories of the early days of conservation and wildlife management in Maryland ... This lodge is a gem in Western Maryland, and we urge everyone to take the chance and visit one of our state s hidden... (Fulton County News, PA)
Best Bets for Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 Aug 9, 2007
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland ... The 2007 Maryland State BBQ Bash sets up shop in Bel Air Friday and Saturday ... The street festival on Bond and Thomas streets features the Maryland BBQ Championship, crafters, food vendors and a beer garden. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Ocean City, Maryland Aug 8, 2007
visiting Maryland's most popular beach ... Besides the Boardwalk, Ocean City Maryland also offers a fantastic amusement park at Jolly Roger. (Suite101.com)
Railroad show pulls into the Fairgrounds Aug 3, 2007
All manner of model railroad materials can be seen at the Greenberg Train and Toy Show, happening Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 4-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium ... You can eat some Maryland seafood while helping out local charities by attending the Rotary Club of Annapolis' Annual Crab Feast Friday, Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m., at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (304 Farragut Road). (Howard County Times, MD)
Michelle Beener spends her time in the education field Jul 23, 2007
Beener was working in the Berlin Brothersvalley School District business office when she was hired part time to teach computer applications at Allegany College of Maryland. Within two years, she was hired full time as continuing education director. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Elkridge Landing pupils winners in national history competition Jul 13, 2007
National History Day judges awarded Elkridge Landing students Shayne Kress and Travis Peed the "Outstanding State Prize" for Maryland in the junior division for a performance entitled, "From the Tragic Burning of Washington to the Triumph in Baltimore," according to competition organizers ... The boys were selected to advance to the national competition in College Park, along with 46 other Maryland students, after winning their division in April at the Maryland History Day competition, which is... (Howard County Times, MD)
O'Neil is gone but not forgotten Jul 13, 2007
Our guide to sports facilities in Maryland and D.C. Free Newsletter Sports newsletterSign up for our sports alerts and weekly newsletter, Sports Direct. Sports challenge More Coverage > Also see. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Performances around the world Jul 8, 2007
"It's very frustrating to have such a limited venue," said Sandra Marquardt, 48 of Silver Spring, Maryland. Like hundreds of others, Marquardt caught glimpses of the stage by standing on a lawn chair and leaning against a museum fence. (USA Today)
Real estate is little-used IRA option Jul 8, 2007
Find extensive apartment listings in the Baltimore area Compare Active adult/senior Housing options for people over 50 including comprehensive listings of housing developments, apartments, and care facilities in the Maryland area. Also see. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
On the shores of the Chesapeake Jul 7, 2007
Cambridge, Maryland, is located near the mouth of the Choptank River ... -- Ambling along, admiring the majestic old houses on tree-shaded High Street in Cambridge, Maryland, one can't help but wonder: What took this pretty waterfront village so long to catch on ... Cambridge, Maryland, overlooks grand sweeps of water where the mouth of the Choptank River merges with the Chesapeake Bay. (CNN -- Travel)
Weekend Calendar for Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 Jul 5, 2007
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland ... Western Maryland Railway Museum: 1-4 p.m., 41 N. Main St., Union Bridge. (Carroll County Times)
Best Bets for July 5 through July 11 Jul 5, 2007
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland. . (Carroll County Times)
Cowabunga! 7-Elevens Get Kwik-E Makeover Jul 3, 2007
Appropriately, 11 7-Elevens are getting the full Kwik-E-Mart treatment in the U.S.: stores in Bladensburg, Maryland; Burbank, California; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Henderson, Nevada; Los Angeles; Mountain View, California; New York City; Orlando; and Seattle. Additionally, there is one store in Canada that will take the wraps off its Homer-iffic renovation on Tuesday. (E! Online)
Dating: Cursed by unrequited love Jun 5, 2007
At the end of the month I am going to Maryland in June for a family reunion. I am not sure what I am going to do in July it s my birthday month so whatever it is it will be EXCITING. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Best Bets for May 31-June 6 Jun 4, 2007
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland ... The Carroll County Farm Museum will host the 38th Annual Maryland Spring Muster and Antique Fire Equipment Show Saturday in Westminster. (Carroll County Times)
Shop at the National Road Yard Sale Jun 1, 2007
com The National Road was envisioned by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson as a road to link east and west, stretching from Cumberland, Maryland to the Illinois banks of the Mississippi River. This would be the road to open the nation to the west and so it became a corridor to move goods and people across the United States. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Annual strawberry festival a top pick for visitors May 31, 2007
Jewelry, blankets, wreaths, baskets, tote bags, sand art, children's and babies' clothes, as well as massage therapy and plants, will be offered by vendors from Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The vendors keep the sales proceeds, but pay to rent space at the festival. (Catonsville Times, MD)
St. John expands to Middle River May 24, 2007
Included are the Caton Research Center in Catonsville, Windsor Corporate Park in Woodlawn, Dolfield Business Park in Owings Mills, Maryland Executive Park in Towson, Crestridge Corporate Center in Cockeysville and Loveton Corporate Center in Sparks. The company also recently announced it would be developing a former flea market on 18 acres in Dundalk for retail uses. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Of Faith, Fame & Fortune May 20, 2007
" It is ranked one of the largest and fastest-growing independent churches in the country, according to Church Growth Today, a consulting company. As it grew - at one time offering more than 200 outreach missions, programs for poor, urban children and single moms in need of job training - so did the Whites' perks. They travel in a $1.9 million business jet. They own a home they purchased for $2.1 million on Bayshore Boulevard and a $3.5 million Trump Tower condo in New York. Randy rents a... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Scientists decode sex bug genes May 17, 2007
The work to plot its genetic structure was completed by the Institute for Genomic Research in Maryland, with assistance from experts at Newcastle University, who spent two years on the project. Targets for medicine. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Full Story from The Diamondback May 16, 2007
(U. Maryland) 05/15/2007. TODAY'S HEADLINES 05/15/2007. (U-Wire.com)
