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	Along the rail Jeff Brammer Field of eight set for $50,000 A Huevo Stakes on Saturday Russell Road, a perfect 7-for-7 in West Virginia-bred stakes company during his career, will face a deep field including 2009 West Virginia Onion Juice Breeders’ Classic winner Raggedy Andy.

	Another One Rides The Bus Nancy Luse Mix of emotions Some days the bus is a barrel of laughs. But then there are those days when my bus buddies break my heart.

	Biz & Government Blog Cliff Cumber McClement transition team to be revealed McClement to hold information meeting of transition team

	Down the aisle Adrienne Lawrence Our honeymoon It's time to get on a plane and take off! Have you heard where we are going?

	Extra Points Stan Goldberg Where's the hope for the small market teams? The New York Yankees won the World Series this year, but the way they did it might not be the best thing for baseball.

	Front Row, Center Adrienne Lawrence Jazz at Olney: The Chuck Redd Quartet The quartet will highlight the music of Gershwin, Ellington and Porter.

	Greenhouse Lauren LaRocca PATH project Russell Frisby Jr. (Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline Education and Awareness Team) and Jan Gardner (president of the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners) will answer questions next Monday night regarding the PATH project in Frederick County.

	On the Road Ron Cassie Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne Since the early 1980s, David Byrne, Talking Head’s frontman and star of “Stop Making Sense,” the best concert movie of all time, so says Rolling Stone, has been riding a bike as his principal means of transportation in New York City.

	Pop Goes the Culture Stephanie Mlot Are childhood memories blurring into adult regrets? In honor of "Sesame Street"'s 40th birthday, what are your favorite moments? Does a darker Mickey Mouse seem enticing, or revolting?

	Popcorn and more Adrienne Lawrence & Patrick Mendonca ''Amelia'' When we saw "Amelia" in the theater, several friends got together and we were pretty excited to see it.

	Sitting Ringside D.C. Rice Waiting for an ‘Immortal’ ‘Impact’ For those, unlike myself, patiently waiting for Hulk Hogan’s official TNA Impact zone or PPV debut, it looks like we’ll be waiting just a little longer.

	Straight Sports Greg Swatek Local Sports Musings

	Talk from the Top Shelf Jessica Frizen TGI Friday the thir... IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH! AH! Just kidding. I don't really care. If you still don't know what to do this weekend, read on.

	the art chakra Lauren LaRocca Generation gaps as experienced through music While interviewing The Vens, I 1) felt old, 2) got turned on to some good music and 3) realized what I consider their influences to be are in actuality influences of influences — a generation behind (hence feeling No. 1).

	Three Chords and the Truth Sue Guynn Greetings from Taylor A new venture

	Traveling Through Stephanie Mlot Transportation Board to comment on Greater Washington 2050 Report The monthly meeting of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18.

	Upcounty Blog Stephanie Mlot Thurmont town workshop The Thurmont Board of Commissioners are meeting for a workshop at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at the town office, 10 Frederick Road.???

	What’s for dinner? Teresa Bell-Stockman Shrimp Fajitas My daughter loves shrimp.

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Citizen Blogs

	20-Something & In Frederick - Citizen Blog Liz Lipke NaNoWriMo NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, takes place every year in November

	A woman, a wife & a business - Citizen Blog Dani Gurrie Can't believe it's "Holiday Time" The Christmas music is officially playing in many stores around Frederick - CHRISTMAS music already!!

	Bald & Beautiful: Living with breast cancer in my 20s - Citizen Blog Kristal Allen Dear Friend

	Bucket of Rock - citizen blog Cassandra Mullinix Internet Archive The mecca of live music recordings.

	Fresh in Frederick - Citizen Blog Naomi Pearson Things I'm Thankful For Despite the inconvenience of being car-less in a city with more limited bus service than I'm used to, I'm thankful I live in the Frederick area.

	Gaming Confessions from a Mid-20s Male Perspective - citizen blog Tristan Belgrave PS3 Dreamgear Shadow Wireless Controller Impressions Tired of using the Sixaxis? Try this controller. You won't be disappointed. :)

	Glob of a Discombobulated Blog - Citizen Blog Laura Marsolais Na-Ma-Stay My Yoga Heart Or I Will Na-Ma-Leave It's the little things in yoga that make the whole thing worthwhile.

	Having Fun in Frederick - citizen blog Ted Tomalewski Who said there''s no such thing as a free lunch or dinner? Frosty Friday in Frederick is fabulous, (say that fast 5 times)

	Herb Talk - Citizen Blog Liz Bartlett Yarrow – The Flower of Invulnerability Taking a simple poultice (crushed plant mixed with a little water) and applied to a cut may help stop bleeding.

	Hood Hoops - citizen blog Allen Kees Hood Basketball Ready To Get Ball Rolling A lot of new faces for Hood basketball in 2009-10 season

	I’m Just Sayin’ ... - Citizen Blog Jessica Young Re-Learning Without the crutches.

	Iager-Miester Movies - Citizen Blog Meredith A. Iager The Rocker The guy from “The Office,” and “House of 1,000 Corpses,” stars in this hilarious flick about a drummer that almost made it big, and now has a second chance at stardom.

	Just One Person - citizen blog Joy LaCasse Black Friday My Holiday Entertainment

	Key to Investing - Citizen Blog Henry L. Becker Jr. What your friends say about you Remember what your parents told you!

	Kobe’s Korner: Life with our new puppy - Citizen Blog Aaren King Kobe Loves Fall! The leaves have fallen and Kobe is loving it!

	Life ... My Way - Citizen Blog Anne Kemp One Week And Counting... Is anyone else out there stressed with the holidays looming ahead? I know, stupid question. We all get stressed for different reasons.

	Living Fit - Citizen Blog Karen Skidmore New Year's Resolution Are you kidding me, you want me to write a New Year's Resolution now?

	Maybe Mommy's a Dummy Amanda Rodriguez Dumb Mom's Guide to Finding a Preschool It's like a marriage, so you better choose right!

	Momma Mania - Citizen Blog Jennifer Gerlock Listen Up Hollywood - This Momma Speaks The post in which I tell off Hollywood for being so ridiculous! (Is anyone listening out there?)

	Political Junkie - citizen blog Cindy Stickline-Rose Why Is No One Asking This Question? Social Security, Medicare and the Civil Service Retirement System all currently have Treasury IOU’s in place of real money. The federal government consistently borrows money from these programs to fund other programs.

	Retired doesn't mean tired again - Citizen Blog Ellen Woodcock Dusting Powder and Chia Pets What to get your parents or grandparents for Christmas! They don’t need anything, or so they say.

	Retroactive - Citizen Blog Patrick Mendonca OMG - January Christmas is coming one month late.

	Scientific Newsstand - citizen blog Jamie Boden Music....the Best Medicine? Music and your brain = a great combination

Seasoned Perspective - Citizen Blog
Adam Avery
NOW, Mao MOM
Since no one in state government understands market-based economics, allow me to explain on their behalf. When the government raises taxes and the cost of doing business in general, businesses respond in one of two ways. They either raise the cost of their goods and services and "pass" them on to the consumer or they layoff employees in an attempt to reduce the costs of operations equal to the increases imposed by the government.

	Sports Lounge - citizen blog Omar Barakat SHOWTIME’s World Boxing Classic: Kessler-Ward Prediction This should be a fun fight. I’d recommend catching it. Here is the rundown.

	The Reel Voice - citizen blog Jef Cliber Disney's "A Christmas Carol" A worthwhile outing for the family for the Holidays, but you can skip on the 3D effects.

	The Sweet Life - Citizen Blog Brittany Logsdon triple apple pie. I normally try to go against the grain when it comes to predictability, I’ve got a reputation as a Rubix Cube to maintain and I can’t go throwing a wrench in that by doing something conventional like…writing up an apple pie recipe just in time for Thanksgiving.

	While I Should be Cleaning - Citizen Blog Hanna Benedict Piggy Flu, Real Flu or Just A Cold? I got a sick kid and don't want the others to get it. Yay me!