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NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON I-83, HANOVER STREET BRIDGE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND: Jim Russ' Weekend Traffic Advisory

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.




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An Inspirational Journey Lands At BP

While Chase Wheatley had a smile a mile wide while watching his favorite Orioles players take their cuts, those same big league ball players were their alongside a hero of their own, that same young man from Ellicott City who has been so brave and such an inspiration during his treatment for leukemia at Johns Hopkins




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Jim McKay Md Million Day: Maryland's Day At The Races

An action-packed day of world-class racing and a multitude of activities on and off-track is in store when Laurel Park hosts the 32nd annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Saturday, Oct. 21. Listen to WBAL Radio interview with Country Life Farm's Mike Pons who describes as like Christmas in October for Maryland racing




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The Wider World of Jim McKay: Celebrating His Life and His Work

An American treasure who moved to Baltimore as a teen and made Maryland his lifetime home, the late Jim McKay is being honored with an exhibit At Harford Community College that highlights his iconic brioadcasting career along with his love affair with Maryland’s Thoroughbred industry




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‘Filled Out,’ ‘Stronger’ By My Standards Will Target Stephen Foster On June 27

Social distancing could only last so long when Chester Thomas' By My Standards won Saturday's $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap by 1 3/4 lengths over Warrior's Charge. Thomas, the Madisonville, Ky., entrepreneur who races in the named of Allied Racing, and wife Jennifer had one of their sons and daughter in law and another couple over to […]

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Former Jason Servis Trainee Call Paul Fatally Injured During Belmont Workout

Multiple graded stakes winner Call Paul, formerly trained by Jason Servis, had to be euthanized on Wednesday morning at Belmont Park. The Daily Racing Form reports that the colt suffered catastrophic injuries to his left hind leg during a workout over the training track. The 4-year-old Pennsylvania-bred son of Friesan Fire was breezing for the fourth […]

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Pope Urges Solidarity On An Easter Of Both Joy, Virus Sorrow

Pope Francis called for solidarity the world over to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as Christians celebrated a solitary Easter Sunday, blending the joyful feast day with sorrow over the toll the virus has already taken.




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“I don’t want ‘crowd peer review’ or whatever you want to call it,” he said. “It’s just too burdensome and I’d rather have a more formal peer review process.”

I understand the above quote completely. Life would be so much simpler if my work was just reviewed by my personal friends and by people whose careers are tied to mine. Sure, they’d point out problems, but they’d do it in a nice way, quietly. They’d understand that any mistakes I made would never have […]




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“Then the flaming sheet, with the whirr of a liberated phoenix, would fly up the chimney to join the stars.”

I’ve been reading a couple of old books of book reviews by Anthony Burgess. Lots of great stuff. He’s a sort of Chesterton with a conscience, for example in this appreciation of Uncle Tom’s Cabin: As for Tom’s forgiving Christianity—‘O, Mas’r! don’t bring this great sin on your soul! It will hurt you more than […]




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NPR’s gonna NPR (special coronavirus junk science edition)

1. The news! Zad’s cat, pictured above, is not impressed by this bit of cargo-cult science that two people sent to me: No vaccine or effective treatment has yet been found for people suffering from COVID-19. Under the circumstances, a physician in Kansas City wonders whether prayer might make a difference, and he has launched […]




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“Curing Coronavirus Isn’t a Job for Social Scientists”

Anthony Fowler wrote a wonderful op-ed. You have to read the whole thing, but let me start with his most important point, about “the temptation to overclaim” in social science: One study estimated the economic value of the people spared through social-distancing efforts. Essentially, the authors took estimates from epidemiologists about the number of lives […]




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University of Washington biostatistician unhappy with ever-changing University of Washington coronavirus projections

The University of Washington in Seattle is a big place. It includes the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which has produced a widely-circulated and widely-criticized coronavirus model. As we’ve discussed, the IHME model is essentially a curve-fitting exercise that makes projections using the second derivative of the time trend on the log scale. […]




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A job lost in government has the same economic effect as one lost in a business

Declining state and local government spending really can make an economic downturn worse. And this recession is bad enough already.




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Former Oriole Pearce Retires, Injured Most Of 2019

The journeyman's career saw a resurgence after he joined the Orioles. He went on to be the MVP of the 2018 World Series with the Boston Red Sox.




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Unger, Jason

Unger, Jason Feb 4, 1983 - May 5, 2020 Jason Unger, 37, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, died on May 5, 2020. Funeral arrangements by: .....




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Strom, Jeannine Carl "Lilly"

Strom, Jeannine "Lilly" Carl Oct 13, 1941 - Apr 27, 2020 Jeannine "Lilly" Carol Strom passed away on April 27, 2020 at the age .....




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Smothers, Lawrence J.

Smothers, Lawrence J. Nov 17, 1944 - Apr 30, 2020 Lawrence J. Smothers, 76, of Sarasota, FL, died on Apr 30, 2020. Funeral arrangements .....




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Segro, Johnny August

Segro, Johnny August Sep 14, 1943 - May 3, 2020 Johnny August Segro, 76, of Englewood, FL, died on May 3, 2020. Funeral arrangements .....




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Sanderson, James

Sanderson, James Aug 31, 1943 - Apr 30, 2020 James Sanderson, 76, of Osprey, Florida, died on Apr 30, 2020. Funeral arrangements by: Your .....




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Russo Jr., Joseph James

Russo, Jr., Joseph James Oct 30, 1939 - May 6, 2020 Joseph James Russo, Jr., 80, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died on May 6, .....




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Marino, Jenna Lyn

Marino, Jenna Lyn Oct 24, 1980 - Apr 27, 2020 Jenna Lyn Marino, 39, of Sarasota, Florida, died on Apr 27, 2020. Funeral arrangements .....




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Lynch, John R. "Jack"

Lynch, John R. "Jack" Jul 1, 1933 - May 7, 2020 John R. Lynch, Jr., 86, passed away on May 7, 2020 at Sarasota .....




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Leeman Jr., John E. "Jack"

Leeman, Jr., John E. "Jack" Mar 15, 1950 - May 7, 2020 John E. "Jack" Leeman, Jr., 70, of Englewood, Florida passed away Thursday, .....




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Leber Jr., Kenneth Miles

Leber Jr., Kenneth Miles Oct 29, 1922 - May 3, 2020 Kenneth Miles Leber, Jr., of Sarasota, Florida, peacefully passed away on Sunday May .....




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Hattaway Jr., Charles

Hattaway, Jr., Charles Jan 2, 1942 - Apr 29, 2020 Charles Leon Hattaway, Jr., 78 years old, passed away April 29, 2020, in Arden, .....




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Engel, Jacqueline

Engel, Jacqueline Apr 7, 1932 - Apr 9, 2020 Jacqueline "Jill" Engel passed away at her home in Venice, Florida on Thursday, April 9, .....




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Creech, Wanda Jo

Creech, Wanda Jo Sep 15, 1937 - Apr 29, 2020 Wanda Jo Creech, 82, of Palmetto, Florida, died on Apr 29, 2020. Funeral arrangements .....




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Corbett Sr., Randall Joseph

Corbett, Sr., Randall Joseph May 1, 1943 - May 7, 2020 Randall Joseph Corbett, Sr., 77, of Plymouth, Massachusetts and Venice, Florida, died on .....




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Cain, James W.

Cain, James W Feb 12, 1949 - Apr 29, 2020 James W Cain, 71, of Bradenton, Florida, died on Apr 29, 2020. Funeral arrangements .....




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Aho, John

Aho, John Jun 24, 1944 - Apr 17, 2020 John Aho, 75, of Bradenton, FL, died on Apr 17, 2020. Funeral arrangements by: Shannon .....




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Tim Jarrell Named Chief of Maintenance at Grand Canyon National Park

Tim Jarrell, a 32 year veteran of the National Park Service, was recently named Chief of the Facilities Management Division at Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/3009-03-19-jarrell.htm




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Grand Canyon to Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day as Part of National Park Week

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with kid-friendly activities and programs for the entire family. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-njrd-03-09.htm




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National Park Service to begin trail reconstruction project on South Kaibab Trail within Grand Canyon National Park

Starting in May the National Park Service (NPS) will begin the reconstruction of Grand Canyon National Park’s popular South Kaibab Trail. The project will significantly improve the condition of the trail for both hikers and mule users alike. The project is expected to take anywhere from two to four years and will include resurfacing of the trail; stabilization and preventative maintenance to existing retaining walls; replacing retaining walls that have been lost to floods, slides, or erosion; repairing and aligning existing water diversion features; etc. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-to-begin-trail-reconstruction-project-on-south-kaibab-trail-within-grand-canyon-np.htm




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Woman injured in mule accident in Grand Canyon National Park

Woman injured in mule accident in Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mule-accident.htm




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Astronomers Present Free Star Programs at Grand Canyon National Park, June 13-20, 2009

The nineteenth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20, 2009 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-20-star.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Offer Fee-Free Weekends in June, July and August

On the weekends of June 20 – 21, July 18 – 19, and August 15 – 16, 2009, Grand Canyon National Park and the 146 other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country that charge entrance fees will offer fee-free entry into the parks. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-04-fee-free.htm




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Grand Canyon Fire Update: June 11, 2009

Two lightening strike fires, the Quincy Fire and the Game Reserve Fire, are currently burning within Grand Canyon National park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-06-11-fires.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park begins trail reconstruction project using funds received under President's Economic Recovery Plan

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the National Park Service began a project to reconstruct the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The project is funded, in part, with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-begins-trail-reconstruction-project-using-funds-received-under-presidents-economic-recovery-plan.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park to Waive Entrance Fees the Weekend of July 18-19.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-the-weekend-of.htm




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Abandoned Mine Lands Closure Plan Project Scoping

Abondoned Mine Closure Plan Public Scoping https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/abandoned-mine-lands-closure-plan-project-scoping.htm




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Desert View Restroom Renovation and East Rim Drive Toilets Project to Begin at Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) recently awarded a construction contract to SKY Engineering and Construction, Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the renovation of the Desert View restroom and the replacement of existing chemical toilets with new concrete vault toilet buildings at four locations along Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Drive. Locations include: South Kaibab Trailhead, Grandview Overlook and Trailhead, Buggeln Hill Picnic Area, and Tusayan Museum. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-restroom-renovation-and-east-rim-drive-toilets-project-to-begin-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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National Park Service continues repair and reconstruction projects at Grand Canyon with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The National Park Service continues to accomplish work on projects at Grand Canyon National Park that have been funded, in part, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-continues-repair-and-reconstruction-projects-at-grand-canyon-with-funds-from-the-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act.htm




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Volunteers from Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association Team Up with NPS Staff for Rehabilitation Project

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-03-01_rehab.htm




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Twentieth Annual Grand Canyon Star Party to be Held June 5 - 12, 2010

The twentieth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 5 through Saturday, June 12, 2010 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-13_stars.htm




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Admission to Grand Canyon National Park Free the Weekend of June 5 and 6

Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national parks and wildlife refuges around the country in offering free admission to the park on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-05-27_fee-free.htm




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Second Translocation of Endangered Humpback Chub to Shinumo Creek to Occur in Late June

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/second-translocation-of-endangered-humpback-chub-to-shinumo-creek-to-occur-in-late-june.htm




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Project to construct new RV sites on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to begin soon

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/14jun10_news.htm




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Let's Move Outside: more action, new rewards for Junior Rangers

We dare you to try to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park! It’s fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for movin’ it outside. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/16jun10_news.htm




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Chip Seal Project to Occur on North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park this Summer

Chip seal projects are scheduled to begin at Grand Canyon National Park on both the South and North Rims. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/17jun10_news.htm




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Saffron Fire Being Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Park and forest managers have made the decision to manage the Saffron Fire for both resource and protection objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/1jul10_news.htm