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Linked in: Maryland daily briefing
A couple stories about the Terps as the loss at Middle Tennessee still remains strong in everyone's memory.
My Five - Questions and answers
This is my 16th column of the year and I must say my appreciation for the grind of the baseball season we always hear about has grown exponentially. I've poured my share of blood, sweat and tears into this season and now that the stretch run is finally upon us, it's time to get right down to it. This week's action is heavy with playoff implications and, much like that moment when the arena lights go dark, the crowd grows silent and the music blares through the loudspeakers, the anticipation and excitement are tangible. What follows is My Five answers to the most pressing questions as we barrel towards October. By Sean Raposa.
Taaffe fired from CFL gig
The former Maryland offensive coordinator was jettisoned from Hamilton on Monday.
A trip to the Hillbilly Hilton
As promised, a look back at a guided tour of a Murfreesboro institution
Student leader resigns over remark about Obama
The student made a racially-charged remark disparaging the Democratic candidate on his Facebook page.
FALL TRAVEL: A perfect fall day at Miami's Jungle Island.
Nestled in the heart of bustling Miami is a tropical enclave where visitors can get an up-close view of a wide array of birds, mammals, primates, reptiles, and fish, including the rare and beautiful six-foot Cassowary, a 2,000 pound Crocosaurus, and the legendary liger. Jungle Island is an eighteen-acre facility located on Watson Island, just east of Miami, designed to provide guests access to, and information about, animals while strolling through rainforest settings.
KILL - My Five - Questions and answers
This will be my 16th column here at National Pastime and I must say my appreciation for the grind of the baseball season we always hear about has grown exponentially. I've poured my share of blood, sweat and tears into this season and now that the stretch run is finally upon us, it's time to get right down to it. This week is shaping up to be one with heavy playoff implications and, much like that moment when the arena lights go dark, the crowd grows silent and the music blares through the loudspeakers, the anticipation and excitement are tangible. What follows is My Five answers to the most pressing questions as we barrel towards October. By Sean Raposa.
O'Malley's number problems
Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has demonstrated an intricate knowledge of certain policy areas, has a hard time remembering how the money from his slots plan would be distributed.
Terp tendencies: Breaking down the Middle Tennessee game
Well, it's here at last: A full statistical rundown of the Mortification in Murfreesboro
Maryland-Eastern Michigan at 1 p.m.
Looks like back-to-back early kickoffs for the Terps. There's no reason to complain about that.
Couple numbers of note
The stat breakdown of Saturday's game should be done soon. But here's a couple numbers that will be tough to swallow.
30 Teams in 3(2) Days -- San Jose
Installment No. 25 in our look around the league leading up to Caps training camp
FALL TRAVEL: A perfect fall day at Miami's Jungle Island.
Nestled in the heart of bustling Miami is a tropical enclave where visitors can get an up-close view of a wide array of birds, mammals, primates, reptiles, and fish, including the rare and beautiful six-foot Cassowary, a 2,000 pound Crocosaurus, and the legendary liger. Jungle Island – previously Parrot Jungle Island – is an eighteen-acre facility located on Watson Island, just east of Miami. This new $46 million iteration of the Jungle opened in 2003, improving on the outstanding Jungle Island theme of giving guests access to, and information about, animals while they stroll through rainforest settings.
Out soon: New poll numbers on O'Malley, slots
Gonzales Marketing and Research is supposed to be out with new poll numbers this week on Gov. Martin O'Malley's job approval and how voters are feeling about the slots referendum.
Cheney praises Palin
The vice president says McCain's running mate will be ready for job.
