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Saying farewell to Steven Muller, one of Baltimore's best
Steven Muller, the president of Johns Hopkins University from 1972-1990, died on Jan. 19. He was one of the giants of his era. I knew him well. I write to share three remarkable stories which reveal the character of this great man. 1. Steve was...
Tags: Nazi Party, Johns Hopkins University, Passover, Russia, Book
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Middle East mess was born in the U.S.A.
Titillation over David Petraeus and political posturing over Susan Rice aside, here is the most important unasked question: Why did we foster regime change in Libya and Egypt that gave the Muslim Brotherhood control in the latter and produced a gaggle...
Tags: Hamas, Egypt, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan
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The real problem with David Petraeus
There are a lot worse things going on in our country right now than Gen. David Petraeus cheating on his wife, and one of them is our country's invidious use of drone warfare. The worst part about it is that we have been brainwashed to believe that it is...Tags: Media Industry, Military Equipment, George W. Bush, Pakistan, David Petraeus
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Real questions for Hagel and Brennan
Whether Chuck Hagel and John Brennan are the ideal men to lead the Pentagon and CIA remains to be seen. We need the exercise of a through vetting in Senate confirmation hearings, and certainly an examination of the nominees' past statements and actions is...
Tags: Terrorism, John Brennan, Susan Rice, U.S. Department of Defense, Parties and Movements
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Obama's State of the Union address as prepared for delivery [Text]
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this Chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress…It is my task,” he...
Tags: Terrorism, Hadiya Pendleton, Citizens Initiative and Recall, AIDS, John F. Kennedy
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Netanyahu's choices
As President Barack Obama begins his second term, he faces a series of Middle East challenges far more daunting than when he began his presidency in 2009. These problems include: •what to do about the Arab-Israeli conflict, with peace talks between...
Tags: Hamas, Johns Hopkins University, White House, Peace Negotiations, Al-Qaeda
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Letters and maps tell history of Laurel during Civil War
Although no battles were fought in Laurel during the Civil War, the city's railroad was a strategic resource for the Union Army, numerous units of Union soldiers were stationed here and the military's presence added a different element to the city's...
Tags: Museums, Hospitals and Clinics, African Americans, Prince George's County, Measles
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U.S. must recognize Israel's control of the Golan
Straddling the divide between the chaos in Syria and the calm of the Galilee in northern Israel is a pastoral plateau known as the Golan Heights. Famous for its world-class vineyards, wandering cattle, and lush nature trails, the Golan has served as the...
Tags: Mountains, Jerusalem (Israel), Gerald Ford, Lebanon, National Government
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Not just a game
The spectacular playoff run that brings the Ravens to today's Super Bowl rightfully has the city literally and figuratively aglow in purple. Of course, some will assert that it is only a game, and there are far more pressing issues that should occupy...
Tags: Baltimore Colts, Football, Baltimore Ravens, Holidays, Oakland Raiders
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Unintended pregnancies higher in military
Just over 10 percent of women in the military said in 2008 that they'd had an unintended pregnancy in the previous year — a figure significantly higher than rates in the general public, according to a U.S. study. The findings, which appeared this...Tags: Assault, Health Treatments, Pregnancy and Childbirth, U.S. Department of Defense, Health and Safety at School
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Ellicott City: All kinds of Howard County info in newly published guide
Howard County Tourism and Promotion has just released the new guide to the area, and I was pleased to see that it is targeted to tourists and residents alike. The publication is a handy reference for shopping, dining and all-around living in Howard...Tags: Ellicott City, White House, Libraries, Abraham Lincoln, Music
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Civil War exhibit opens at Laurel Museum Feb. 3
The Laurel Museum will celebrate the opening of its new exhibit, "Stationed in Laurel: Our Civil War Story," on Sunday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 817 Main St. The exhibit explores Laurel's role in the war that engulfed the nation and how the Civil...
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