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Here is what we have in store in Central Maryland.  Winter is near, and the beaches, and piers we use so frequently will soon become frozen into the river.  This shot was taken one crisp afternoon in January 2008.  This pier is a short walk from the house and I was nearly frozen when I arrived.  I snapped a few quick shots and headed home for a hot cup of coffee.

I had the opportunity the past few days to follow my father around while he worked our Chesapeake’s for an upcoming field test. The following takes place between our house in Owings Mills and Elkton. Enjoy!

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Amiee & Justin    11.14.09

ceremony:    Christ Lutheran Church    Baltimore, Maryland

reception:    Martin’s West    Baltimore, Maryland

photographers:    Borrowed Blue Photography

Here’s a quick look at some statistics on volunteering in Maryland:

• Maryland averages 1.3 million volunteers every year
• an additional 185,355 Maryland residents worked with neighbors to improve living conditions in their community
• in 2008, 30.8 percent of adults volunteered in Maryland, accounting for 216.6 million hours of service
• 28.8 percent of all Maryland residents volunteer, which ranks them 26th among states
• this accounts for 192.2 million hours of service per year in Maryland
• this translates to 44.1 hours of service per resident, which ranks 10th among states
• Marylanders average $3.9 million of volunteer contribution per year
• in 2008, 490,000 neighbors engaged in serving their communities
• 543,800 neighbors attended public meetings for better their communities
• in 2008, 30.8 percent of all Marylanders did volunteer work, which was 4.4 percent above the national average

More information can be found on the Volunteering in America website

Oh, Ocean City, Maryland, how I love you!

It 'a great place to take, where your friends and loved ones to be taken during the summer months if you live anywhere near Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

The place is always jumping with good food, entertainment, luxury hotels, nightclubs and, of course, the splendid promenade, the beach and surfing.

Here are the ten things that I recommend if you are in Ocean City, areMaryland

1) surfing and swimming – the waves are fantastic. Park your car in one of the many side streets perpendicular opening directly to the public beach. No entry fee, no nothing. So right dive in.

2) The Ocean City Boardwalk is certainly among the top 10 great walks around the country. E 'wide and long and always full of young and old strutting their stuff and consumptionMega amounts of suntan lotion and ice. Originally built around 1900 to 1915, the waterfront is still the place to look for a day "hard" on the beach.

3) Parasailing – just smooth your screen in a rapid increase in the engine and across the Atlantic like a seagull! Take a ride in tandem with your loved ones and see the complete picture of a few hundred meters into the air and you know what a great time, the animals are long with every year. The city is home toA number of experts parasail operators with good safety standards.

4) jet boats and pontoon boats are designed for fast, young and angry. Rent a boat "cigarette" by one of several companies and through the crystal blue sea like a knife with a blue cake. It is not recommended for the faint of heart.

5) The Zoo near Salisbury has just celebrated its 50th year and is a great place to bring children toto. It is 27 miles west of Ocean City is located on Route 50 are bison, jaguars, bald eagles and a lot of furry friends and Wingy must keep our legs to ask yourself happy and comfortable one or two hours.

6) Assateague Island, ahh … only in the neighborhood, where packs of wild horses still roam free on the beach. What a great place to pitch a tent and spend a night or two in the lap of nature. Ideal for campers and nature lovers, this U.S. National Parkvery close to close Ocean City. Has over 350 campsites open from April to October.

7) free concerts on the beach. Visitors in July and August of this treatment are free on the beach. Tributes to Elvis, Rod Stewart, Jimmy Buffet and many other great music from Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks provided. Do not miss the Labor Day weekend concerts

is the city's most famous SunfestFestival. We need to show a mega-scale arts and crafts, entertainment circus, "search for hidden jewels in the sand" competition, and, of course, great food, all in one.

9) Each runner? Ocean City Seaside 10K is fantastic, 10K race is a scenic route. A must for mastering all these excess calories that would package during the meal, that all the good things and get off at the beach.

10) of WinterfestLights. And who says Ocean City was just the fun in the summer? Check-in in November, December and January night, and you will be surprised to be in the middle of a forest of light! Memory, create the Razzle Dazzle by tens of thousands of holiday lights incredible arches along the city streets for a long time.

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Baltimore, Maryland – Glen H. Footman, 52, died November 9 in the University of Maryland Shock and Trauma Center after what the Bangor Daily News called “a 14-month emotional and courageous battle for life” from gunshot wounds in a possible anti-LGBT hate attack in the Mouth Vernon section of Baltimore.  Footman was shot twice on September 22, 2008 after being seen walking hand-in-hand with his soul-mate and life partner of 12 years, Alejandro Chavarria.  According to Baltimore police, the two gay men were walking shortly after midnight when a young man on a bicycle came up behind them.  Footman turned to speak to the young man while Chavarria walked on ahead.  Chavarria shouted back to his partner, “Come on, let’s go,” when two shots rang out, and Footman fell, wounded to the pavement.  As Chavarria ran to help Footman, the assailant ran from the scene, but then raced back to collect his bike, and then made his getaway.  Police have been treating the case as a possible anti-gay hate crime from the beginning of their investigation.  The Baltimore Sun reports that the victim’s father, H. Rodney Footman of Brewer, Maine spoke to reporters by phone to say that Baltimore police have not been encouraging about ever locating the shooter.  The elder Footman has no doubt that his son was killed because he was gay.  Shortly before the attack, Footman’s father said, a witness overhead the assailant brag, “‘I’m going to kill myself a gay tonight.’ He took off with that intention and he did just that. Police were very up front with us in saying that the chance of this ever being solved is practically nil.”  Glen Footman’s death not only bereaves his relatives and his partner.  Footman was a force for good in the community who will be sorely missed by many.  He was a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor in Maine, Rhode Island, and Texas, and held degrees in business administration and pastoral theology.  He counseled youth in Maine and Texas.  He and Alex had moved to Maryland shortly before the shooting, where he was to take up a new job at an insurance company.  He leaves behind two children from a previous marriage, Nicole Leah and Blaine Jonathan. His beloved Alex, who the Bangor Daily News calls Footman’s “sustaining grace during his last challenging year of physical and emotional struggle,” has returned to San Antonio, where he and Glen first met.  Police have not yet ruled Footman’s death a homicide, pending the coroner’s report on whether the injuries sustained in the 2008 shooting were the actual cause of death.

Finally back for Thanksgiving, which only means turkey and twelve gauges. I finally was able to get my first hunt in this year and work off that Thanksgiving dinner from the night before, it was also my first trip to Hopkins Game Farm on the Eastern Shore.

My father and I made our way east toward Kennedyville to hunt some Chukar on the Hopkins property. The wind was fierce out there today which only meant the already quick Chukar were going to be movin’.

As soon as the birds flushed the got picked up by the gusts and would soar about 200+ yards away. I am embarrassed to admit that I shot a whole box of shells on 12 birds, I could cop out and blame it on my Beretta that I’ve been shooting for years but lets be serious…

Most of the birds I shot I hit on the second shot on a readjustment, the majority of the time we had to lead the birds about a foot and a half before firing.

My only gripe with Hopkins is the terrain is too vanilla for shooterslooking for a challenging hunt. You walk up aisles of brush only about 10-15 yards wide, all in all you cover only about 5 acres of brush. However, their birds are nicer than most places I’ve hunted, the Chukars were big, fast and fun to shoot.

If you are looking for a more challenging hunt that will leave your quads begging for you to stop, I suggest Gunpowder up off Falls Road.  You cover probably three times the land and it is far from flat.

Earlier this fall I had a great time photographing Garry and Lisa.  We became acquainted through a mutual friend and I did their engagement photo session for them at Cunningham Falls State Park.  They are two beautiful people, not just on the outside, but more importantly on the inside.  We laughed, we talked, and we had a great time for almost 3 hours.  Here are some pictures from that day:

I had the privilege to model for Top Shore Photos this week! Let me first say that I am not a model and do not intend on trying to be one. It is actually VERY awkward to be in front of the camera and not playing the role as photographer. I must say, it was a blast and I enjoyed it…even with my “sad mood.” It was good to get outta the house and get my mind off the stresses of life. We shot in Pemberton Park in Salisbury, MD…misty rain, chilly wind, and all. Top Shore Photos made it fun and relaxing…here are 2 photos I edited myself. Enjoy!

Miss S’s Birthday is coming up and I got to shoot this DIVA! She has an up-and-coming business based on fashion & style….which she has plenty of. It’s hard keeping up with such beautiful friends. Despite the time constraints due to the sun-setting [stupid daylight savings]…we were able to get a few good shots. Miss C was a fab assistant & make-up artist for the shoot. We shot in Bowie, MD. We had a blast and can’t wait to get back out there…here are my favorites:

I got to shoot one of my favorite family’s EVER…my BFF and :adopted: family! We went out to Pemberton Park in Salisbury, MD on a gorgeous fall day. The backdrop was absolutely amazing and the sky…UNBELIEVABLE! Check out this gorgeous family…they are stunning.

The time has come.  Old Man Winter is knocking on the door!  This photo was taken from my home this morning around 8:00 AM in Deep Creek Lake/McHenry, Maryland.  The snow has not stopped falling ever since.  If the temperature and humidity hold strong, I’d say it’s a good possibility Wisp Resort will turn on the snowguns and begin building their base.   

The cold temperatures remind us of a few things we need to keep in mind to avoid any hassles this winter:

• Be sure your heat is set at a temperature that your pipes won’t freeze.
• Arrange for your snowplowing service to plow when there is more than 4” of accumulation.  This will make it possible for REALTORS® to show the property.
• Shovel walkways, entrances and sidewalks for easy access to the home and for Buyers to see what lies beneath.
• Provide a mat inside the front door for wet shoes and boots.
• Display pictures of the property showing what it looks like in spring, summer and fall.    

 To receive more detailed tips just email me Betsy.Spiker@LNF.com or visit www.DeepCreekLakeProperty.com.  

Isaac McROBIE (Andrew, John William, William) was born in 1847 in Maryland. He died on 1 Dec 1929 in Warren County, Iowa. He is supposedly buried in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Warren County, Iowa. He was a farmer.

Isaac married Almeda May HAMMON on 22 Jun 1869 in Warren County, Iowa. Almeda was the daughter of Levi Willard HAMMON and Elizabeth STAUER. She was born on 11 May 1852 in Knox County, Ohio. She died on 17 Feb 1887. She is buried in Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Warren County, Iowa.

Isaac and Almeda had the following children:

Delphia McROBIE was born in 1869 in Mercer County, Missouri.
Estella McROBIE was born in 1871 in Warren County, Iowa.
Leathy McROBIE was born in 1873 in Warren County, Iowa.
Elsie McROBIE was born in 1877 in Warren County, Iowa.
Nellie McROBIE was born in 1879 in Warren County, Iowa.
Mattie McROBIE was born in 1882 in Warren County, Iowa.
Pearl McROBIE was born in 1884 in Warren County, Iowa.
Flora McROBIE was born in 1887 in Warren County, Iowa.

Isaac married Clara Arnold FOSTER in 1891. She was born in Dec of 1846 in Ohio. She died before 1910.

Sources:
1860 Census
1880 Census
1900 Census
1910 Census
1920 Census
Iowa Marriages 1851-1900
IOOF Cemetery Transcriptions

By Wendy Osher

The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament is now in its final day at the Lahaina Civic Center.   In the first game of the day, Colorado finished 7^th in the tourney after defeating host Chaminade 73-58.

Photo by Wendy Osher. Maryland advanced to the winner's bracket after defeating Chaminade in Day 1. Maryland trailed Wisconsin by 10 points at the half in the 3rd/4th Place game at the Lahiana Civic Center.

In the third place game, Wisconsin led Maryland at the half 37-27.  The lead had lessened to 3 points with 10:08 left in the game.  In the end it was Wisconsin with the win, taking the 3rd Place finish with a final score of 78-69.

Vanderbilt defeated Arizona for a come-from-behind 5th place finish. The final score: Vanderbilt 84- Arizona 72.

And tonight, Gonzaga returns to the title game, this time facing first time tournament participants Cincinnati.

ESPN 550 AM on Maui is broadcasting all 12 of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament games from the Lahaina Civic Center.  The Nationally televised event is hosted by Chaminade University and is touted as the nation’s premier early season college-basketball tournament.

Play-by-play is provided by on-air personalities Barry Helle, Fred Guzman and Josh Pacheco.  In addition to the radio broadcast on ESPN 550 AM KMVI, the games are also being simulcast on the station’s website at espn550.com.  The national ESPN is carrying the games live in HD on the ESPN network of television stations.

This is the first year that the local broadcast is being offered to web users and the eighth year that Pacific Radio Group has carried live play-by-play radio coverage of the event.

Now in its 26^th year, the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational features a lineup of former national champion teams including Cincinnati, Arizona, Maryland and Wisconsin.  The 2009 lineup also includes Colorado, Gonzaga, Vanderbilt and host Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Remaining tickets for the tournament were still available onsite today at the Lahaina Civic Center.

EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Game Bracket/Schedule:

Wednesday, November 25, 2009:

• Game 9 for 7^th and 8^th Place:                   9 a.m.  Loser of Game 5 & 6  (ESPNU)
• Game 10 for 3^rd and 4^th Place:                 11:30 a.m.  Loser of Game 7 & 8  (ESPN2)
• Game 11 for 5^th and 6^th Place:                 2 p.m.  Winner of Game 5 & 6  (ESPNU)
• Game 12 for Champion & 2^nd Place:         5 p.m.  Winner of Game 7 & 8  (ESPN)

That’s right, this is your chance to weigh in on the BDC’s RFP Proposals and possibly see it in print!

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/2009/11/tomorrows_editorials_the_senat.html

We recommend you read our RFP Proposals Info Page first.

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Our stand?
Without reading the actual proposals submitted to the BDC we’re left with what we’ve read (again compiled here). Based on that limited information:

• It appears that the WTMD/Towson University plan comes closest to the community-based multipurpose arts, entertainment & educational vision we’ve advocated from the start.
• We cannot support a plan in which the historic theatre’s auditorium is altered, such as the Cusack’s plan suggests.
• We do not believe that the addition of 24 apartments to the rear of the theatre, by JR Owens,  will fix the current financial realities associated with first run films in a single screen environment.
• While we applaud the educational and all-inclusive aspects of the PUPKIDS proposal, it appears to be one based on renting, not buying The Senator. This suggests that Baltimore City is expected to pay for the repairs and restoration of the theatre. Something to which, we believe, the city will not agree to do.

Whatever your opinion, make it known!

As the city is now considered the current owner The Senator is now truly The People’s Theatre. Therefore, Baltimore citizens especially have a right to have their thoughts on the future of our historic landmark theatre be heard.

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YOU ARE A SLAVE FOR LIFE

We live in a world where people hide behind there true feelings and thoughts and are afraid to express themselves as is. They have to sugar coat what they think do and say.

Where Africans who who happen to be Ex – Slaves in America run around with muzzles on not able to express there thoughts. We allow the madness of being brain washed and forced fed hypocritical bigots rhetoric to be the rule of thumb. Who are you and what do you honor? Is Truth reality or is Fantasy your story? You accept what your punisher tells you as law! You have no time and place of your own to think freely, everything you do is within the confines of restriction.

When you finally break out the box of laws and restrictions and become the thoughts that are inside your mind than you will honestly be expressing your self correctly.

Do not be controlled by another person, monkey, cow, chicken, rat, simian, oppression, planned parent hood, history, television show, ministry, worship, religion, priest, cult, demand, word, persuasive argument and or people. This same person who don’t have you in his best interest because you are only learning one thing in this system and thats how to follow orders correctly. Slave is all you are and forever will be these are passed down by law:

Just to name a few