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Is Obama too smart to be a good president?

2012-05-15 09:06:00

As devotees of Barack Obama know all too well, qualities that made him so attractive as a candidate — an affinity for subtle arguments, a tendency to carefully weigh his options — have at times proved less useful in his role as president. That...

Day Trip: Springfest heralds summer in Ocean City

2012-04-27 11:38:00

Ocean City Springfest Ocean City's Springfest sets summer in motion. The four-day event, in its 22nd year, begins May 3 and features live entertainment headlined by The Fabulous Hubcaps, Loretta Lynn, Eddie Money and Survivor. (Loretta Lynn concert is...

Scrabble at the Bain Center

2012-04-19 00:00:00

Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Most Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater club...

Celebrity traveler: Shodekeh's musical treks

2012-03-16 16:47:00

It's easy for internationally renowned musician Shodekeh to journey with just carry-on luggage; his instrument travels in his soul. The Baltimore-based beatboxer and vocal percussionist performs in a multitude of genres and music domains, including dance...

Learning longer, learning better

2011-12-14 15:42:52

We were eager to see what would happen when, on short notice — over Thanksgiving, no less — we invited students who were struggling in math to come to Saturday School here at Hilton Elementary School in West Baltimore. That first Saturday,...

Letter: Hickory Ridge needs housing, not another playground

2012-02-16 11:10:00

This letter is in reference to the article by David Greisman ("Hickory Ridge wants gathering place in village center," Columbia Flier, Feb. 2), regarding development around the Hickory Ridge Village Center on the corner of Cedar Lane and Freetown Road. I...

4-H club hits bull's-eye in teaching shooting, archery safety

2011-10-17 18:33:55

In her first year as a member of the Hot Shots 4-H club, Ilana Rouse, 8, has shot a shot gun, an air rifle, and a .22-caliber rifle. But she hasn't fired a muzzle loader, at least not yet. The reason is simple. "I think it is very loud," Ilana said....

Alice Gjerde

2011-10-25 13:43:00

Alice Gjerde, a retired Baltimore County elementary school teacher who assisted her sons in opening their first restaurant, died of an infection Oct. 18 at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Cockeysville resident was 71. Born Alice Silletto in Des Moines,...

Standardized tests: Time for a national opt-out

2011-08-25 13:14:34

Here's an update to a clich�d philosophical question: If a test is scheduled and no one is around to take it, will this test matter? The new school year for many public school teachers begins weeks before students arrive. Educators attend hours of...

True friendships are good for the health of men and women

2011-07-29 00:00:00

Most of the emails I receive that request forwarding to others, I don't pay much attention to, unless they have cute animal photos or some real meaning to me. One from my best friend Bev, who lives in Mesa Ariz., captured my attention. The subject line "I...

R.I.P. Amy Winehouse, 27

2011-07-25 06:20:00

It's been two days since the news of Amy Winehouse's death, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all. While Twitter and Facebook feeds filled with appreciations and ugly jokes (did you hear the one about "Rehab"?), I returned to Back to Black,...

Operators alter Senator plans in order to add three new screens

2011-03-20 02:24:00

The Senator Theatre's operators want to scrap plans for a small-plate restaurant and add more screens to the neighborhood theater that has become "Baltimore's movie palace." James "Buzz" Cusack and Kathleen Cusack announced their new layout at a public...

UMBC's Sabina Foisor, who will be competing in the Women's Chess Championships in early May, is pictured in the game room at the UMBC Student Union building.

2012-04-25 00:00:00

An assistant moves chess, as French international chess grandmaster Vladislav Tkachiev (top) plays a blind game in Moscow during a blind simultaneous five table match against Russian politicians.

2012-04-03 00:00:00

Steele Stanwick, attackman, Virginia (10-2) Stanwick sits third nationally in points per game. The Loyola grad is 40th all time in Division I points and climbing weekly. He has the Cavaliers in the hunt for consecutive NCAA titles. His eyes are on the prize and always up.

2012-03-10 00:00:00