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Canada, the forgotten ally
During one of his stand-up routines, comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart told a joke that encapsulated the often misunderstood relationship between the United States and Canada. Said Mr. Stewart, "A Canadian came up to me and asked, 'What do...
Tags: The Pentagon, U.S. Department of State, Jon Stewart, Barack Obama, Energy Resources
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GOP has been taken over by extreme voices
As someone who was close to many Republican leaders in the past, it is sad to see what has become of that party. This country (and I mean this sincerely) needs a principled, reasonable and responsible Republican party. The Republican leadership today...Tags: Barack Obama, Pikesville, Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Mitt Romney
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Rolling into summer
This weekend marks the beginning of summer vacation season for many Marylanders. From graduating students to young families, singles and seniors, the preferred place to be over Memorial Day weekend is generally Ocean City or the nearby Delaware beaches....Tags: Gasoline Industry, Highway Transportation, Environmental Pollution, American Lung Association, Memorial Day
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Editorial: Volatile issues in Harford County
The proposal to build a natural gas pipeline along an existing pipeline that traverses Harford County in the Fallston area has brought into sharp focus two key issues that bear a bit of reflection. First is the matter of energy. Most of us use natural...Tags: Judges, Public Officials, Energy Resources, Litigation and Regulation, Port of Baltimore
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Annapolis' unfinished business: Transportation funding
Not long after the Maryland General Assembly last adjourned back in mid-April, gasoline prices were approaching $4 a gallon. Currently, a price-conscious shopper can purchase a gallon of regular unleaded in the Baltimore area for as little as $3.50....
Tags: Gasoline Industry, Montgomery County (Maryland), Maryland General Assembly, Democratic Party, Transportation
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Balancing cybersecurity and privacy
From the assembly lines of Detroit to the steel mills of Pittsburgh to the oil fields of Houston, our country has been built by an entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation. And despite our recent economic challenges, that spirit is alive and well....
Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Theft, China, FBI, Muscular Dystrophy
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Clean water essential to good health
Maryland is fortunate to have many beautiful parks, rivers and streams, breathtaking views, delicious fish and shellfish and enjoyable recreational opportunities, from our nation's largest estuary to the snow-capped mountains in Western Maryland....
Tags: Water, Michael E. Busch, Environmental Pollution, Energy Saving, Water Supply
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Constellation's three coal plants to find new owner by year's end
While Constellation Energy Group has a new owner in Exelon Corp., 450 workers at three coal-fired plants once owned by the Baltimore company are in limbo.
As a condition of its purchase of Constellation last month, the Chicago energy giant has...Tags: Constellation Energy Group, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Pollution
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50 years ago: Work on bridge over Susquehanna for I-95 symbolically begun
As taken from the pages of The Aegis dated Thursday, May 3, 1962: Construction finally got underway on the Harford County side of the Susquehanna River on the Northeastern Expressway bridge across the river north of Havre de Grace. Gov. J. Millard...Tags: Fires, Homes, Executive Branch, Courtland, Regional Authority
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National Aquarium ends dolphin shows in favor of all-day access
The National Aquarium's eight dolphins are no longer a show unto themselves.
After two decades of dramatic leaps and crowd-pleasing stunts, aquarium officials are eliminating the 20-minute dolphin shows in favor of a more open-ended exhibit. Beginning...Tags: Pneumonia, Zoology, Wildlife, Science, National Aquarium Baltimore
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Rising gasoline prices make Arbutus florists reconsider delivery options
Whether a token of affection or a pick-me-up, sending flowers via a special delivery makes the message even more special, said Suzana Mathew. "It's a nice gesture and a good surprise," said Mathew, owner of House of Arnold Florist on Annapolis Road....
Tags: Holidays, Employment Opportunities, Employment, Clarksville, AAA
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Gasoline prices make Catonsville florists feel less than rosy
Just because gasoline prices now hover around $4 per gallon in the Catonsville area doesn't mean that Tom Medicus has started thinking about ways to cut costs. It's practically ingrained in the Catonsville florist's DNA. The Hilton Flower Shop had...
Tags: Gasoline Industry, Ellicott City, Holidays, Catonsville, SUVs and Crossovers
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