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Reading The Bills: Health Care Reformnew
The government of the United States is not trying to kill your grandmother. Or at least, if it is, no one saw fit to include that detail in the broad proposals for the reform of the American health-care system. Putting aside the name-calling for a moment, here's a look at some of the major proposals in the House and Senate versions of the bill.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
09-08-2009 |
Politics
Something in the Water: Inside Baltimore Harbornew
A look under the water and along the edges of the Inner Harbor reveals layers of history, environmental issues and soft black mud. To some it is a crisis, and to others cathartic. One thing it definitely is: fascinating.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
08-04-2009 |
Environment
Come Cold or Crowds, Ocean City Surfing is a Way of Lifenew
The surf comes quick--rides are only a few seconds long--and an upwelling of cold water has made it unseasonably chilly, but a couple of early tropical storms have been kicking up the waves along the East Coast, and the surfers of Ocean City have been taking full advantage.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
08-19-2008 |
Sports
Bob Beaumont Recalls His Past Creating and Selling Electric Carsnew
In 1974 the CitiCar -- an electric car modeled on an golf cart -- began rolling out of the factory, and Beaumont's Sebring Vanguard Motors became the sixth-largest car manufacturer in the country.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
08-12-2008 |
Transportation
Anonymous Takes On Scientologynew
Project Chanology pits an anarchic, leaderless group of mostly young and tech-savvy activists organized through online forums and chat rooms against a religion formed in the 1950s whose adherents believe a science-fiction writer laid down the course to world salvation.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
04-08-2008 |
Religion
The Truth Won't Set You Freenew
His accuser has recanted and state officials have written letters on his behalf, but Kenneth Barnes remains in prison.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
01-15-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Baltimore OKs Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Release Programsnew
A bill passed by the City Council last week will decriminalize several aspects of the practice, notably the "return" part, which was previously considered animal abandonment.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
12-11-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Reading Between the Ancient Linesnew
William Noel oversees a collection of thousands of books, including some 850 medieval manuscripts and 1,500 of the earliest printed books, but one in particular has been monopolizing his time since its arrival in 1999 -- a one-of-a-kind copy of the work of Archimedes.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
11-27-2007 |
Books
Matters of Life and Deathnew
Maryland's only Mortuary Science program teaches students to think outside the box.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
10-23-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Baltimore Campaign Beat: Pounding the Pavementnew
Candidates for 13th District battle for visibility with voters.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
The Last of the Strongmennew
Gordon Scott was a hero wherever he went -- from Hollywood to Italy to South Baltimore.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
05-08-2007 |
Movies
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statisticsnew
Rumors of teen-sex parties in Maryland have been greatly exaggerated.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
11-29-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
Divided We Fallnew
With the support of three minor parties, Maryland's Kevin Zeese hopes to win a U.S. Senate seat.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
10-31-2006 |
Politics
