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Emmarene Ida "Rena" Pennington, homemaker
Emmarene Ida "Rena" Pennington, a homemaker who later became a school bus driver, died Sunday of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the Edenwald retirement community in Towson.
She was 92.
Emmarene Ida Bartholomae, the daughter of a German...Tags: Edenwald, Diseases and Illnesses, Bern (Swiss Confederation), COPD, Germany
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The media are letting us down in the run-up to the 2012 elections
The news media's lack of analysis regarding the policy proposals of the leading presidential candidates is disheartening. The media have relinquished their responsibilities to inform the public; instead, they have become entertainment impresarios, hailing...Tags: Newt Gingrich, MSNBC (tv network), Charles Krauthammer, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney
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Theft of nickel is a case of international intrigue
Three people connected to the theft of more than 321,000 pounds of stolen metal have pleaded guilty in a scheme with tentacles reaching from a scrap metal dealer in West Baltimore to companies in Pittsburgh, New York, Switzerland, India and Australia.
It...Tags: Lawyers, Thomas Jefferson, Justice System, India, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Arnold teenager explores the world — and her own backyard
One of Lauren Morrell's earliest memories involves a family hike and a candy wrapper, which explains why the 16-year-old from Arnold is now the student representative to the Severn Riverkeeper group and why, the day she turned 15, she applied to become...Tags: Everglades, American Idol (tv program), Executive Branch, Annapolis, Sailing
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The end of the Bridge
They didn't want it to end this way, but it will.
After 10 years, five albums and roughly 1,500 shows, the Bridge — one of Baltimore's most successful bands — will take the stage one last time on Thanksgiving Eve. Without any opening acts,...Tags: Federal Hill, Bonnaroo, Los Lobos (music group), Music, Festive Events
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De Silvestro hopes her luck is turning after solid qualifying run
Simona De Silvestro stepped out of her hauler Saturday afternoon after an intense meeting with her race team, only to be greeted by a pleasant surprise.
A green and white birthday cake covered with candles.
De Silvestro, who was born in Switzerland,...Tags: Danica Patrick, Baltimore Grand Prix, St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), The Happiest News!, Motorvehicle Accidents
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'The Amazing Race' recap: Is anybody out there?
Reality CheckBucky reports on tonight's Amazing Race. Take it away, Bucky!:Hello ... ello ... llo ... lo. Welcome back ...ack ...ck. (Wait! Is there an echo in here? It must be because everyone who liked the Cowboys has checked out until......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Electrical Appliance, Goth (genre), Disasters, Avalanches and Landslides
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Ready, set, shop
Often, the best way to find fun, original holiday gifts is to look locally. Greater Baltimore has a bevy of earnest, thoughtful shops with plenty to offer this season. The 100 clothing, jewelry, home goods, gourmet and gift stores on this list are some of...Tags: House and Home, England, Roland Park, Arts, Newspaper and Magazine
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Foreign tourism offices
For tourist information on selected foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at 212-963-1234, dial 0 and ask for the number of the country's U.N. mission or delegation....Tags: Nigeria, Poland, Netherlands, Madagascar, United Nations
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Fears of flu pandemic spurring preparations
Sun StaffThey gathered around a hotel conference table in Howard County, planning for what might be Maryland's worst public health crisis. The public health and safety experts spun a shocking scenario arising from the threat of an avian flu pandemic from Asia:...Tags: Medical Services, Bioterrorism, Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections, Employees
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Multibillion-dollar insurance loss expected
Sun StaffThe insurance industry braced yesterday for a multibillion-dollar bill associated with Tuesday's terrorist attacks, but executives and analysts said the losses will probably amount to less than claims from some recent natural disasters and should be borne...Tags: Natural Disasters, Judges, Companies and Corporations, Defense, Disasters
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Iraq dispute casts shadow over summit
Sun Foreign StaffEVIAN, France - As world leaders began to gather for an economic summit that many hoped would heal the diplomatic wounds caused by the war in Iraq, French President Jacques Chirac offered a crooked smile and the briefest of handshakes as he met with...Tags: Geneva (Swiss Confederation), Ceremonies, AIDS, Iraq, Executive Branch
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