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TODAY'S SUN COLUMNISTS
Bigger and better?
Because there isn't already enough big-ness in this country, now we have the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Cockeysville that is, approximately, the size of Kansas.
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Bye week in the nick of time
There is no guarantee of significant improvement when the Ravens play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 5, but they certainly have something to prove.
Sports
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OTHER VOICES
David Zurawik on good ol' Charles Schulz -- Today
Edward Gunts on a Du Burns statue -- Today
5 THINGS TO DO TODAY
Culture in the city -- Join residents and community leaders at the Mayor's Cultural Town Meeting to discuss the effect of the arts on the city. The meeting will be held 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Brown Center's Falvey Hall, 301 Mount Royal Ave. 410-752-8632 or promotionandarts .com.
Fall films -- Towson University's Fall Film Series continues tonight at 7:30 with semi-seasonal screenings of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and A Nightmare Before Christmas. Screenings are in Van Bokkelen Hall at the university, 8000 York Road. 410-704-2787.
Photo exhibit -- Pictures from Magnum photographer Inge Morath's 18-day road trip from New York City to Reno, Nev., to photograph on the set of John Huston's film The Misfits, starring Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, will be displayed in The Road to Reno, at Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, noon-4:30 p.m. today. 410-455-2232.
Celebrity dancers -- Tonight on ABC's Dancing With the Stars, the remaining six contestants perform with their professional partners. The show airs 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on WMAR, Channel 2.
Blue Rodeo -- Country-rockers Blue Rodeo bring their mix of sounds to Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis, tonight at 7:30. Ron Sexsmith, Luke Doucet and Justin Rutledge are also slated to perform. Tickets are $20. 410-268-4545 or ramsheadtavern.com
UP NEXT
Boo brews
What's spookier for last-minute Halloween entertaining than a ghoulish brew? We'll show you how to make some scary drinks.
Wednesday in Taste
On the move
For members of area walking clubs, the activity is a way to meet others on the move.
Saturday in Go Today
5 THING TO LOOK FOR @BALTIMORESUN.COM
City Council meets
Baltimore City Council to meet at the Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor of City Hall, starting at 5 p.m.baltimoresun.com/maryland
Body-burning trial opens
Christopher Haarhoff, accused of helping his mother and brother kill her boyfriend, goes on trial in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on charges of first-degree murder. baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel
Meet Me Monday
Dating blogger Maryann James introduces a Baltimorean and gets his or her views on dating, love and relationships.baltimoresun.com/baltamour
Box office report
Michael Sragow checks in on the weekend movie-theater returns.baltimoresun.com/criticalmass
Dragging death trial starts
A 41-year-old woman charged in the dragging death of a toddler whose stroller was caught under the woman's truck is scheduled to go to trial. Lazara Arellano de Hogue is facing vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run charges.www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_county/
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IN CASE YOU MISSES IT SUNDAY @BALTIMORESUN.COM/WHATYOUMISSED
1. Ravens radio -- It's not hard to listen to your favorite Raven on local radio. Find out what's in it for the players, coaches and fans.
2. St. Jude endures -- While some other Catholic centers in the city wither away, St. Jude's shrine on the west side quietly prospers.
3. Bee-ing Jerry Seinfeld -- Movie critic Michael Sragow talks to the quirky comedian who's creating the buzz behind Bee Movie.
4. Living legacy -- Developer James Rouse's Enterprise Community Partners is a major national player in providing low-cost homes.
5. Mideast marvel -- The Israeli coast offers a travel getaway for sun and sophistication.