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Thu, March 18, 2010

Paying Attention
Virgil Soule

We were quite often surprised by things Dad saw as he drove down the highway. He would point out a deer standing out against a tree line a quarter mile away or a badger digging in the ditch ahead. He was aware of other vehicles on the highway ahead long before anyone else saw them.

posted: 03/18/2010 11:59 AM

Rangers Manager used cocaine in 2009

Rangers Washington tested positive for cocaine in 2009 season more »

posted: 03/17/2010 05:26 PM

STAFF BLOGS

	Was lost, but now is found Nancy Luse I thought this morning I would have to take that long walk back the hall to the human resources department because when I got off the bus yesterday I was missing my work badge and monthly bus pass. 03/18/2010 11:57 AM

	The Band Perry looks for a hip place in country music's heart Sue Guynn With a hip song climbing the country charts, “Hip to My Heart,” along with the video, and traveling the country on a country radio tour, The Band Perry is finally getting some traction. 03/18/2010 11:19 AM

	Chicken Parm Burgers Teresa Bell-Stockman Ground chicken is great when you want to venture off the same old same old ground beef path. 03/18/2010 12:01 AM

	Pimlico loses pair of graded stakes for meet headlined by Preakness Jeff Brammer The six-week meet beginning April 17 will have 18 total stakes races worth more than $2.4 million, including the second leg of the Triple Crown, the $1 million Preakness Stakes on May 15. 03/17/2010 11:17 PM

	No surprise with Tiger's announcement Stan Goldberg I'm not that surprised that Tiger Woods decided to return to golf in the Masters. 03/17/2010 02:18 PM

	St. Patty's Day update Jessica Frizen I almost forgot to mention .... 03/17/2010 09:02 AM

	Hit Man vs. McMahon D.C. Rice Last night, he two main figures of the infamous Montreal Screwjob continued the build toward their upcoming match. 03/16/2010 01:56 PM

	Lawmakers look at titling requirement for ATVs, dirt bikes Meg Tully The controversial proposal was debated in the Senate this morning. 03/16/2010 01:09 PM

	Tipsy?Taxi! provides free cab rides on St. Patrick's Day to help save lives on Maryland roads Stephanie Mlot The state's transportation organizations are banding together to stop drunken driving on St. Patrick's Day. 03/16/2010 10:41 AM

	Keys launch new website Jason Brennan The Frederick Keys have a new website. Same address, different look: frederickkeys.com. The new site is run through MiLB.com, minor league baseball's chief site. 03/16/2010 09:19 AM

	What's the Big Deal? Greg Swatek Today is the annual day on the sports calendar where there is usually a lot of angst about teams that, supposedly, got snubbed and didn't make the NCAA tournament. My question is: Is it really worth all of the energy to make these cases? Does it really matter who No. 65 really is? 03/15/2010 06:30 PM

	Pre-Popped: Our Family Wedding Adrienne Lawrence & Patrick Mendonca Our Ustream impressions of "Our Family Wedding" 03/15/2010 11:38 AM

	'Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?' Adrienne Lawrence Chicago's longest running show will be on FCC's stage March 18, 19, and 20. 03/15/2010 12:01 AM

	Dear America: Stop getting it wrong! Stephanie Mlot Thursday night's "American Idol" elimination episode: I call blasphemy! 03/12/2010 11:51 AM

	Breaking down the wall Ed Waters Russian visitors to Mount show how much that country has changed 03/11/2010 03:09 PM

	The Steel Wheels at Nola tonight Lauren LaRocca Trent Wagler’s crisp vocals are hard to forget. They ring above harmonies and guitar in clear lyrics about rivers and rails, pretty girls and Appalachia, a mandolin accenting each song. 03/11/2010 12:40 PM

	Wedding trends: Jars, feathers and teapots, oh my! Adrienne Lawrence Vintage canning jars, feathers, silver tea pots — three wedding trends discussed. 03/06/2010 12:01 AM

CITIZEN BLOGS
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Blogs that run the gamut

Henry L. Becker Jr. Henry is a Certified Financial Planner and specializes in ETF portfolios. Lipstick on a pig	Jamie Boden If it's in the world of science, Jamie has it covered in her blog. When losing sleep ... you are truly losing it!
Cindy Stickline-Rose Cindy looks to hold politicians accountable while making her voice heard. Taxed Out Of A Job	Virgil Soule Virgil offers his 2 cents on logistics, traffic & driving habits on I-270. Paying Attention
Linda Norris Forget about going 'green'; Linda blogs: 'sustainable' is the new 'green' Environmental & Sustainability Outcry Dies Down	Liz Lipke Follow Liz in her quest for the perfect Frederick wedding. Living Together Before Marriage
Doug & Bea Gruber The Grubers are active in their church and community What is a mission trip?
Food and more

Liz Bartlett Liz Bartlett is an herbalist and nutritionist, with a deep love of herbs. Plantain– Relief for Hot, Dry Coughs
Gaming

Patrick Mendonca If it's in the world of gaming, Patrick has it covered. Video Review: Bayonetta	Tristan Belgrave Tristan leaves no rock unturned with regard to the gaming industry. The Console Superpower's New Toys
Health/Fitness

Karen Skidmore Karen offers tips to help you lead a more fit and healthy lifestyle. Exercising the Back Side	Kristal Allen Kristal had breast cancer and is now a self-proclaimed Cancer-Free Diva. Vote for Me!
Life

Jessica Young Jes, saying things she probably shouldn't ... since 1984. You're A Bully	Laura Marsolais Laura shares insights into her life, while working to clean out the globs. I'm Going To See Coco!!!
Aaren King First-time puppy owner Aaren shares adventures with her pup Kobe. Kobe Loves Indoor Soccer!	Naomi Pearson Naomi enjoys getting to know the people and culture of wherever she lives. The Smell of Spring
Ellen Woodcock Ellen shares observations & lessons learned since she began her retirement. Proud to be Irish	Anne Kemp One thing is for certain, Anne Kemp does not lead a dull life. The Art of Flirting
Nancy Houston Nancy feels at home in the park; it's where she can reflect on her life. The toilet paper incident	Kendal Enz Kendal blogs about studying and living abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Reading Week
Brenda Scheider Meet Brenda: 07 college grad, living with her parents & STILL seeking a job Perks as a Pawn
Movies

Meredith A. Iager Meredith breaks down movies like it's no one's business. Valentine’s Day	Jef Cliber Jef's passion is movies & he offers detailed reviews in his blog. .'The Wolfman'
Parenting

Hanna Benedict Hanna has the self-proclaimed title of Domestic Goddess in her hectic life. Personality Disorder	Dani Gurrie Dani is busy with 2 kids & a business; this blog is her outlet for sanity. Nominate a great Youth Volunteer
Joy LaCasse Joy offers up the trials & tribulations of raising her two children. Lake Linganore	Tammy Sherrard Tammy’s blog is about her delightfully dysfunctional family Bondage in the Workplace
Pastimes

Cassandra Mullinix Cassandra aims to inspire more variety in the local buffet of rock music. Communication Breakdown: Nickname This City	Ken Rupert When it comes to the art and process of coining, Ken has you covered. Privitize the Mint!
Sports

Brad Gerick For all things MSM hoops, Brad has you covered BEHIND THE BENCH 2010: Part V	Omar Barakat When it comes to the sports world, Omar tells it how he sees it. NCAA Tournament Bracket
John Kidwell If happens in the world of MMA, you'll read about it in John's blog UFC Division Dominance	Matthew Frownfelter In Matthew's blog, don't look for X's & O's, it's about the bigger picture Rangers Manager used cocaine in 2009