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1,000 Words About a Picture: Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie and Sen. Hillary Clinton White Marsh Photo-Op

Perhaps as a last-ditch effort to help drum up support for the sinking presidential candidate, or maybe just to show it off before... 

For Sale: One Kidney, Used But Not Abused

Does anybody out there need a kidney? Sure, it’s not a question you hear everyday, but apparently Iran has a few we could order... 

Cancer Fears Me: Putting A Positive Spin On A Negative Diagnosis

“Cancer Fears Me.” These three words strung together have the audacity to put the “C” word in its place. It’s original... 

A Guilty Catholic’s Hope For How The Pope Can Change The World

When I was a kid I remember going to church. I think Christians, despite their current commitment or denomination, remember how impossible... 

There’s a Doctor in the House: Ron Paul Visits Goucher College

Standing in line in the Rosenberg Gallery, (the Gallery makes up the lobby for the Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College) I was waiting... 

The Iraq Conflict by the Numbers

4,023: The number of dead U.S. G.I.s and Marines as of 04.07.08 http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/ 296,281: The number of U.S. wounded... 

Concierge Family Practice: A Minor Trend Sparks Major Ethical Questions

Less than one year ago, Dr. Richard Maffezzoli was CEO of Clinical Associates, a group of 70 doctors based in Towson, Maryland. Today,... 

Are You Suffering From Smurf Syndrome? Take Dr. Dagger’s Medication Side Effect Quiz

You’ve seen it before. An elderly couple sitting on the beach, holding hands, gazing at the sunset, reveling in their restored... 

Live From Israel, It’s NCAA Tournament Time With Aberdeen’s Own Jai Lewis

Breaking down the brackets with Jai… That’s right, there’s only one Jai and you know him well. He’s the man who led the George... 

Predictable Outcome: Another Blown Winter Weather Forecast in Maryland

I’ve stocked up on milk, bread and toilet paper. I have gasoline in the generator. I’ve backed the truck onto to the driveway... 

The Rocket Man Takes a Hit: “Misremembering” Roger Clemens’ Steroid Testimony

I had the opportunity to watch a good bit of the testimonials before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform that took place last... 

Of Civil Unions and Civil Rights: Gay Fathers Testify in Annapolis

A cold wind whips through Annapolis on a Monday night, but the crowd is untouched. Several hundred people gather next to the Governor’s... 

Harford Votes: Picks Obama and McCain for President, Eaves for Judge and Harris for Congress in Icy Election

About 41 percent of those registered to vote in Harford County’s 2008 Primary Election did so in the freezing rain Tuesday, choosing... 

Super Bowl Sunday: Music, Food, Celebrities and, yes, even a little Football

Not a fan of the Patriots? Not a fan of the New York football Giants? Maybe football is just not your thing? Surely you know by now... 

Up in Smoke: A Cigarette-Lover Supports the Maryland Smoking Ban

We’re taught early in our school years that tobacco was first discovered upon European’s adventures to North American Indian... 

Housing Market of Horrors: A 20-Something’s Guide to Buying a Home

Since the housing market began its dramatic landslide last year, I’ve been pushing my fiancé to buy a house under the impression... 

This Bud’s For You: The Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Call to Action

Bud Selig’s contract as the Major League Baseball Commissioner has been renewed yet again. What started out as an interim position... 

The Liberal Press: More myth than fact

The MoBseen: Observations as seen through the eyes of Mark The Liberal Press.  A moniker used to describe America’s media.  Media... 

Saying Goodbye to the Year of the Pig

2007, year of the pig. Lest we forget, in this time of times, these things that may well be forgotten, and in no particular order: 1.... 

2008: The Merciful End of The State Quarter

In 1999, I was traipsing somewhat aimlessly through my early college years, playing in rock and roll bands, working the register at...