tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34451253406329462662012-02-16T18:09:49.298-05:00politics, sports, baltimore, opinion & moreKatenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-28360475664152878652012-02-10T10:58:00.000-05:002012-02-10T10:58:36.741-05:00

Last month, I talked about Chipotle's new YouTube ad campaign, which features a cover of Coldplay's "The Scientist" by Willie Nelson, to demonstrate how the company's production processes have begun to move the food industry "back to the start," including local and free-grazing, antibiotic-free methods. This morning, the New York Times published a story on the same thing; a month later. Here's

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The other day, Jamison Hensley wrote a great piece for ESPN.com's AFC North blog. In the piece, he discusses why, if the Ravens are going to have a "year," it has to be this one, and explains both the team's increased sense of urgency, as well as the various factors that have aligned thus far to maximize the Ravens' chances of returning to the Super Bowl. The original piece can be read by

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A Chipotle ad I came across... they've really re-directed their marketing in an interesting way.

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I Believe I can Fly ( flight of the frenchies). Trailer from sebastien montaz-rosset on Vimeo.

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            This spring, the defending national champion men’s lacrosse team notched an impressive 12-2 regular season, but still has a long road ahead, as the No. 2 seed looks to repeat in this year’s upcoming NCAA tournament. Saturday, the Jumbos, who enjoyed a first-round bye in the NCAAs, held off Union College, winning 6-5 at home, although the Jumbos never led the Dutchmen by more than two

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This article appeared in the May 2 edition of "The Tufts Daily." The men's lacrosse team bounced back from a staggering six-point loss to Bowdoin on Friday by thrashing Conn. College 12-6 in the opening round of the NESCAC Tournament yesterday afternoon. The Jumbos scored six goals late in the third quarter to defeat the Camels and advance to next Saturday's semifinals.Senior attackmen Ryan

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This article appeared in the April 25 edition of "The Tufts Daily." On Saturday afternoon, the No. 4 men's lacrosse team (11-1, 8-0 NESCAC) conquered one of its oldest demons, upending No. 10 Middlebury in an 11-8, come-from-behind victory, the Jumbos first win on the road against the Panthers in coach Mike Daly's 13-year tenure.With the win, the Jumbos clinched the No. 1 seed in the upcoming

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This article appeared in the April 19 edition of "The Tufts Daily." It wasn't pretty, but the formerly No. 1 — now No. 4 —  men's lacrosse team, sparked by a run of five unanswered goals that started late in the second quarter and continued throughout a dominating third quarter, was able to gut out a 6-5 win Saturday at Bello Field against Conn. College, the team that ruined the Jumbos' bid for

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-16369960268603771982011-04-13T22:49:00.000-04:002011-04-13T22:49:38.840-04:00

This story appeared in the April 11 edition of The Tufts Daily. There may be a "D" for defense next to Alec Bialosky's name on the 2011 men's lacrosse roster, but on Saturday the former attackman−turned−longstick midfielder proved that he can still score.The senior quad−captain had four goals and an assist to lift national No. 1 Tufts (9−0, 6−0 NESCAC) to an 18−10 victory over No. 14 Trinity.

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The Tufts men's lacrosse team improves to 5-0 in spite of eight hour bus rides, rain delays, and Stevenson All-American attackman, Jimmy Dailey. [published in the March 28 edition of 'The Tufts Daily.']              For the No. 1 men’s lacrosse team, the last week has been anything but a vacation. While Tufts students enjoyed spring break, the team set out on a seven-day, three-game

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This article appeared in the March 14 edition of "The Tufts Daily." If Saturday was any indication, the men's lacrosse team has no intention of relinquishing its No. 1 national ranking anytime soon. Junior attackman Sean Kirwan scored a game−high six goals and senior quad−captain attackman D.J. Hessler tallied four assists for the Jumbos, who never trailed NESCAC rival Amherst and rolled

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-51516229909720321682011-03-13T16:18:00.000-04:002011-03-13T16:18:42.525-04:00

My first In-Game Blog and Post-Game recap on "Inside Lacrosse." Junior attackman Sean Kirwan led the Jumbos with six goals in yesterday's defeat of NESCAC rival Amherst at Bello Field (Medford, Mass.)

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As published in the March 11 edition of "The Tufts Daily." On Saturday at 1 p.m., Tufts' national No. 1 men's lacrosse team will take to Bello Field and duke it out with Amherst in a rematch of the 2010 season-opener, in which the Jumbos dismantled the host Lord Jeffs 18-8. This year, on home turf, Tufts hopes to kick off the season with a repeat performance.But standing in the Jumbos' way is a

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This article appeared in the March 9 edition of The Tufts Daily. Last season, the men's lacrosse team powered its way to an impressive 20-1 record and pocketed the school's first NCAA Div. III National Championship. This year, coach Mike Daly and his team are ranked No. 1 in the country and head into this weekend's opener with a target on their backs. After graduating several crucial players,

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This story was originally published in the March 4 edition of The Tufts Daily. The men's lacrosse team may not have any scrimmages lined up for the last Saturday before the start of its regular season, but that hardly means a weekend off for the Jumbos. On Sunday and Monday, the team will hit the pool deck, the gym and the practice field, as it participates in its second−annual Judgment Day

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     Every Friday, the Ravens cheerleaders and the organization's mascot, Poe, board a coach bus and make stops every hour or so at different local establishments and locations in the Baltimore metro area. Every week, the Ravens post the upcoming Friday's stops online, and fans, decked out in beads, jerseys, and cold weather gear go to meet the bus. The crew often stops by supermarkets, banks,

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-29141820745809685772011-01-13T15:48:00.004-05:002011-01-14T00:33:26.869-05:00

At Mercedes-Benz Spring 2011 Fashion Week in Bryant Park, NY, designers debuted new pairings of classic pieces, from clean-cut pant suits, sleek a-lines, and simple geometric prints, to metallic flourishes, denim, and updates on long-popular florals and patterns. My top designers included old favorites like Rebecca Taylor, Tracy Reese, and Tibi, but the ranks also grew to include up-and-comers

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It seems just about everything nowadays is personal to Rex Ryan. First was his wife’s infamous YouTube video. To questions about this alleged personal video account, the New York Jets coach responded, it’s personal. And as the Jets headed to Indianapolis to take on Peyton Manning and the Colts in last week’s Wild Card matchup, Ryan’s rivalry with Manning was personal. Now, as New York prepares to

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If the Pittsburgh Steelers overlook Ravens punter Sam Koch this Sunday, as the rest of the NFL and its fan base have consistently done, they could find themselves, quite literally, in deep trouble. Koch, a fifth year punter out of Nebraska, was again snubbed in Pro Bowl voting for the 2010-2011 season, and continues to fly under the radar as he delivers consistent kicking performances outing

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As the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on the road Sunday, one of the largest felt presences came from 247 pound, 6’5’’ tight end Todd Heap. Heap, a tenth year veteran and first round draft pick out of Arizona State, missed three games this season. He left the first quarter of Baltimore’s December 5th 13-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a concerning hamstring injury

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Kansas City, MO – Amidst the mourning of Ed Reed’s missing brother, the Baltimore Ravens marched into Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and proved that when push comes to shove, they are capable of closing out big games. Over the course of the afternoon, the Ravens improved dramatically in many areas where they have been criticized, often rightfully, throughout the 2010-2011 season. After

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     For all the acclamation "Good Will Hunting" has received from critics and viewers alike since its 1997 premiere, I had never bothered to watch it until last night. I find this fact particularly shocking considering the number of times I have seen "The Town" and "The Departed," or the fact that I attend school not far from MIT or Harvard; in fact Tufts is just two stops farther on the dearly

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     19, December. Baltimore -- MD.  The all-black jerseys made their season debut as the Baltimore Ravens hosted the New Orleans Saints in a crucial showdown Sunday afternoon . Despite continued offensive woes and some defensive lapses, successfully held Drew Brees and his three-headed running back squad off as the final seconds ticked down.       New Orleans elected to receive first, and

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      "Love Actually," directed and written by Richard Curtis shows us that sometimes, despite farfetched plotlines, gross exaggerations, and hyperbole, movies are, once in a while accurate depictions of real life. The believability, and furthermore, relatability, of this film (and the fact that it stars Hugh Grant) make "Love Actually" a christmastime classic, one that appeals not only to chicks

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     In front of a record-setting television audience, the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. After a strong start on defense, Baltimore's offensive unit was ultimately unable to produce, particularly when it mattered most. Baltimore dropped to 8-4 on the season while the Steelers, now 9-3, took control of the AFC North.      On the Steelers' very first drive,

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T.D. Banknorth Garden, Boston, 9 November 2010

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      Recently, James Vlahos, a columnist at The New York Times, profiled lacrosse sensation Paul Rabil in a "Fashion & Style" section feature article. Vlahos explored not only Rabil's own rise to fame, but also his sport's ethos, one that has recently been unfairly tarnished by such scandals as the Duke rape scandal and George Hughely's murder of ex-girlfriend Yardley Love last spring at the

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     When my mom urged me to apply to Tufts' pre-orientation programs, offered annually to incoming freshmen, I was not too enthused about the idea. I did not see any advantage to leaving Baltimore a week early and in heading off to school. But my mother was persistent, and, as mothers usually are, she was right.      On August 26th, however, I arrived at Cousens Gym on the Tufts campus, and was

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     This Baltimore neighborhood has certainly not been shortchanged when it comes to wowing reviews, publicity, or foot-traffic. I would, however, like to reiterate just how vibrant a place Fells is, and some of the things, discovered and not, that make it an incredibly enjoyable spot. I am certainly not the only one attempting to do so- recently The Sun published an article highlighting the

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      Last month, the city of Baltimore put on quite a show, throwing a huge party in the form of the wildly successful annual Artscape Festival, a weekend filled with photography, sculpture, painting, and more from the area's most innovative and unique artists. Each vendor displayed his unique God-given talents for sculpting, beading, or painting, and many pieces offered insight into the artists

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     This year, the Waverly Farmers' Market, situated between E. University Parkway and 32nd Street, celebrates its 30th birthday. Every Saturday, local farms and vendors come to sell everything from fresh produce to Jamaican curries, falafel, Vietnamese, and even home-baked vegan quiches. From 7 AM to noon, Baltimoreans can get their fix of steamed crabs, mesculun tossed with nasturtiums, sweet

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     Tufts asked all first-year students to read "This I Believe," a book inspired by NPR's series, which started in the 1960s and was hosted by legendary news anchor Edward Murrow. Recently, NPR has begun to air the series again. The book, like the radio program, features the "personal philosophies of of remarkable men and women"- in other words, celebrities, politicians, athletes, and others

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Baltimore Series: Falls Road/ Lake Roland Trail      In my attempts to cast Baltimore in a more positive light, by documenting the less noteworthy farmers' markets, festivals, and establishments, I decided it was time to focus in on a free recreational opportunity that gets little recognition from the city and its residents. Parallel to Falls Road, in between Lake Avenue and Ruxton Road, runs

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     If I had my way, and enough time and money, I would certainly have made a point of attending these five music festivals this summer. Unfortunately, like attending an out-of-state school, doing so would take a large chunk out of my savings, and on a whole is just less pragmatic than hitting up one of the smaller, more local venues for a show. Regardless,  in the spirit of giving things

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    This summer, Baltimore and surrounding areas have offered an array of concert choices, featuring artists and bands to delight nearly anyone's music tastes. From local cultural festivals and weekly concert series at such spots as Belvedere Square, hometown bands and ensembles have had their fifteen minutes of fame. Of course Towson's Recher Theatre, too, consistently books names both

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Americans and The Greatest Game Ever Played: My Appeal to Soccer in a Supersaturated Sports World      In the midst of this summer's daunting lineup of sporting events, will Americans become so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of athleticism set before them that they lose sight of soccer almost as quickly as England's goalkeeper Robert Green lost sight of Clint Dempsey's shot in the Group C opener

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     Recently, I attended The Sun's "Athlete of the Year" luncheon, which featured a keynote address from former Baltimore Ravens kicker Matt Stover. Stover, who now plays for a team which shall not be named, spoke about the importance of an athlete putting his values and morals ahead of personal gain, and of the benefits of a good work ethic and dedication and loyalty to one's teammates. The

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Here is my second video published to "The Baltimore Sun's" website.  

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This is the first completed video editing job I've done for "The Sun!"

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Here are some of the photos that I took for my internship at "The Baltimore Sun."

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      Please check out my fellow interns' work at The Baltimore Sun's website.      Matt Berger recently compiled national and local perspectives on the Orioles' slow start in 2010, and has now added to his resume an ACC college football prediction piece for this fall's season. In the article, he notes both the stars and key newcomers that will serve as playmakers come September.      Two other

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     It is a truth universally acknowledged that Baltimore, Maryland is the epicenter of the lacrosse universe. Recently, many have suggested that this center may be moving to New York, specifically the upstate and Long Island areas.      While it is true that Long Island's West Islip high school boys' lacrosse team consistently finishes in the nation's top ten, and Syracuse has won back-to-back

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Directed by National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos, "The Cove" (2009) is an eye-opening documentary that follows the story of former dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry (of "Flipper" series fame) on his quest to raise awareness about and stop mass dolphin killings in Taiji, Japan. The film features commentary by several international representatives, diplomats, and activists, as well as

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If you're in the area, be sure to check out these upcoming MIAA Conference championship finals. In boys' A Conference lacrosse, the Boys' Latin Lakers take on the St. Pauls Crusaders Saturday night at 8PM at Towson University's Johnny Unitas Stadium. Under Armour's All-America HS teams were recently announced, and both schools supply a number of players to this field. Earlier this month, BL

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In his blog, "The Baltimore Sun" writer Peter Schmuck recently defended Preakness organizers, particularly for their decision to make "Get Your Preak On" the slogan for this year's Stakes. After race organizers received national attention and came under fire for the not so subtle connotations that the slogan suggested, he forcefully argues a counter-case against these criticisms and defends the

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It seems that all too often in recent years members of the Johns Hopkins Men’s Lacrosse Team have found themselves in the same uncomfortable position they are in today. Tonight, the Blue Jays look at a primetime matchup with the Syracuse Orange at Homewood Field, the first such nighttime showdown in Baltimore for the two teams. Hopkins is good at beating the top guns in the league, particularly

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Notice: I have been working on an independent research paper that totals near 40 pages. As a result, I have been unable to post as frequently as I would have liked. Maryland takes Houston’s hand as it prepares to dance tonight on the nation’s largest stage. But recently, the Terps, before losing to Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament, upstaged the Duke Blue Devils in an all too familiar

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To my right- about two o’clock:“He came out 1969, September!See he’s black;He’s been black ever since!”“Let me see”“See. He’s black.And let me show you what else. Move! See, that still counts! He’s not being white--See, that’s wolverine’s son.”A Boy. Age: Unknown. Twelve?Weight: A little above average.The spread: in front of him, Chicken Salad. Giant Cinnamon Roll. Some yellow soda- Mountain Dew

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Like Taking Candy From a Fat Kid, it Takes a Little Luck This was no small feat. It wasn't even supposed to happen. But somehow, the Ravens sneaked one from right under the nose of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Because I like to focus on the mundane and irrelevant, we begin with the pre-game troop greeting. I suppose this is customary, as much tradition as Faith Hill's ritual "I've been

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A man and a girlfriend?Maybe.They talk about her ex. Then"So Sheila Dixon's on trial..""Yeah, I think she knew what she was doing,stealing those gift cards."Me too, me too.Then the guy says,"I got fired."Qualify that."I'm going to be fired.""How do you know?!""Last one hired, first one fired.That's me."Recessions, cut-backs."I just know it."She suggests he hunt in another county-always the

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Two girls and an aunt-or godmother? A writer."Your editor is harsh.""Yes, he is. He wants my book to be good."Later the girls saythey want to write too."Oh, girls, I knowyou can write about two girlswho write a broadway showand leave it on a table in a coffee shop.And someone steals it!""No, no, no! That's already a movie!""Yeah, 'Big Fat Liar,'" the other interjects(I love that movie, too)"See,

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The Ravens appear to be stuck in a rut. Last week may have been a fluke, or an anomaly, but it definitely didn't fit the jigsaw puzzle John Harbaugh & Co. seem to be piecing together this fall. Carson Palmer and the Cincinnati Bengals started the game where they left off earlier this seasons, with two quick completions in the air. Then, the Ravens defensive line faltered, uncharacteristically,

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-56400875454460296352009-11-05T19:58:00.006-05:002010-05-27T11:29:34.455-04:00

"I Did All My Homework Already.. In Class" Yesterday I took a trip downtown. Not to Fell's Point. Not to Hampden. Or Federal Hill. Or the National Aquarium. I went to Dallas Nicholas Elementary School down on E. 21st street. There's something happening there. Girls with dazzling smiles. Flashing grins. Tremendous talent. Back in 2000, Dallas principal Irma Johnson started a program. The

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-33942131063627284732009-11-04T20:46:00.003-05:002010-05-27T11:28:45.670-04:00

Last Sunday, a disappointingly small, but dedicated group of fans got to witness a spectacular comeback, a miracle victory for the field hockey team. They became conference champions, as they took down the two-time defending champions, the team who was as of yet undefeated, and to whom they had lost twice. By all accounts, this season should have been a transitional year for our team. With

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I don't live in Texas. I probably never will. But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate great high school sporting events when I see them. There's something magical, enchanting even, about seeing your school win a championship. There's something a little crazy about being in classes with, standing in line with, and going to parties with people you idolize once they're out on the field, or

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-27224423823407287372009-10-20T18:04:00.005-04:002010-05-27T11:27:57.818-04:00

So it appears that the Baltimore Ravens are up to their old tricks. Or, rather, their old sloppy game of football. From top-down and bottom-up, the Ravens have made bad decisions over the course of the season, and particularly during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, that have been rather costly. The front office failed to make a move on resigning Matt Stover, and now he's off in

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-76393752103767447552009-10-19T17:00:00.004-04:002010-05-27T11:27:31.680-04:00

inspired by David Mitchell's "Black Swan Green" So I talked about the Game of Life-You win by getting your little car to the end of the road of life first- but being two players at once is no fun.Contestants have to guess a missing word- they win crap prizes,Praying to scoop the kitty from Free Parking, Hugo’s already got hotels on Mayfair and Park Lane. The scores climb high as rugby scores. One

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-30100771900913597152009-09-30T22:08:00.009-04:002010-05-27T11:25:29.506-04:00

The irony is that another band that shared his 1970s spotlight, and not the Grand Master of words himself, was the one to make this statement, a proclamation that is so simple, but so true. The New Boss has not changed at all, or at least when it really matters. Bruce Springsteen is, still, The Boss. Tickets for his November 20 show at First Mariner Arena (or FDIC arena, as my dad calls it)

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-73560965825495210012009-09-11T22:33:00.005-04:002010-05-27T11:25:11.601-04:00

It's Thunder Road revisitedthe radio playswe know for whom Roy Orbison singsand where there's thunder,there's lightningBut spells break.Pretend that it's forever dark.It came and wentilluminating.It thrust me in and outof yellow blue grey black whitewhite hot.stone cold. white hot.Take shelter in a gazebo, by a schoolwith red brick buildings.But I'll be the last to find the famed four leaf

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A piece exposing Rocket to Venus's greatness is long overdue and well-deserved. While The Baltimore Sun and other local publications still have yet to pick up on Hampden's rising star, my family is definitely very aware of, and thankful for, Rocket's innovative and plentiful offerings. Located near the corner of 34th St and Chestnut, Rocket to Venus is nestled among Hampden's row houses, rather

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Recently, Cordazar Calvin Broadus, or Snoop Dogg, as the "in" know to call him, paid a visit to McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Now, one might ask, what exactly is Snoop doing in Maryland, not to mention in a town where tension still dominates interracial relations, and where Sarah Palin lovers, the angry, aggrieved white people, roam and dominate the area's demographics? None of

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-40103585034535327172009-07-31T17:58:00.013-04:002010-05-27T11:35:37.246-04:00

It seems like the news just keeps getting worse and worse, more disagreeable with each passing day, as from sports, to politics, to Hollywood, nothing happy seems to be happening. With each release or article comes a new crushing blow to the sporting world, another celebrity dies, another politician achieves celebrity. Or notoriety. They're becoming one and the same, anyways. Sure, it was

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-70935425729903293532009-06-22T11:12:00.010-04:002010-05-27T11:36:30.303-04:00

A Performance Piece-- inspired by a graduating senior's slam poetrygo back to spring dayswhere children playedand boys and girls went to high school playseyes on the stagevelvet curtains swayred and deep, like Chardonnayopen Act I.the players played,they made gestures.over the top, dramaticthey acted out the storyshouting their lines andsinging their hearts out andfalling in love.the curtains

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     Just last week, I returned from one of the toughest and most traumatic experiences of my life. While I was at the United States Naval Academy, attending their exclusive Summer Seminar, and living alongside other elite high-school candidates from across the country, the majority of the time all I wanted to do was go home. Granted, I was much closer to home than many of my fellow candidates to

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-89288129775362801912009-06-03T12:42:00.005-04:002010-05-27T11:38:58.003-04:00

I'm sure Asher Roth is right. I might love it when I get there. Then again, he and I seem like pretty different people with very different life goals. I don't exactly "drink my beer and smoke my weed." But what I do know is that right now, I'm not so into college. Literally and figuratively. Now that exams are over, I can finally relax and have a great senior summer. Pause- this Saturday

Katenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-73736646087152956032009-04-04T18:55:00.005-04:002010-05-27T11:38:02.017-04:00

I left the lights on. Wow, what a bad driver. It was onlyfor a second, though.The lights were on and so I saw. I didn't want to see.But sometimes lights will do that,their faint glow realizes fears,It's pretty easy to forget asThe battery drains down. Andat the same I can see, asPale yellow turnsto brown.Shift gear, reverse, turn corner.But still the lights are onI see the road aheadunfriendly,

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     Some Saturdays, the sun just barely peaked through the clouds, but others, it streaked down, bouncing off the metallic bleachers, blinding me, and radiating heat. On these days, the pale blue sky was immaculate, without a blemish, and the hot rays soaked through my skin, warming me to the very bone. The cold, silver benches, naturally dull, glittered and dazzled in the early afternoon light,

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resemblance?      Even if it is just the makeup, the manscaped eyebrows, the heavily "product"ed hair, and the piercing blue eyes, there's something a little upsetting about the very apparent resemblance between Ian Somerhalder, Chace Crawford, and Zac Efron. Each actor appeals to a decidedly different demographic, but they all look wildly similar. Zac may do it for the preteens, and Chace for

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-68618361535429137732009-02-08T15:46:00.004-05:002010-05-27T11:39:41.034-04:00

     This was what the Duke lacrosse squad chanted while waiting in the wings of Gillette Stadium last may, after a sensational semifinal match between Virginia and Syracuse, who won in overtime. Eager to take the field, the Duke team had no idea what was coming. What came was a shocking upset, courtesy of the team that at midseason looked like it would be lucky to reach .500. The Dukies'

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I saw Bob Bowman at a swim meet last night, and after a starstruck moment, it occurred to me that I owed his best known prodigy an apology for a hasty, judgmental, and over-generalized statement. Dear Mr Phelps,      I am sorry for judging you. I know that you are 23 years old. I personally disagree with your choice to smoke pot, but that is just how I feel. Really, you should be able to do what

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   some of the best wardrobe ensembles to ever grace my television set, making their way from New York's Upper East Side, home of "Manhattan's elite." Miss Blair, S, V, Little J, and others really rock out to life, and take advantage of their parents' credit cards and their abundance of free-time. They manage to look like this and score perfect SATs at the same time; that's what I call

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Besides Bruce, there could really only be one viable candidate.   See? Even Rihanna wears him on her fingernails.

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     I have always maintained that if I designed/ owned a fashion line, my clothes would be some combination of Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Oscar de la Renta, and Charlotte Ronson. I love flipping through magazines, as my eyes take in the colorful layouts, and piecing together outfits that match current trends or have a common theme. I have always loved bright colors and

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     TV is finally getting back to what it used to be. Even though I should probably be spending hours a night laboring away on schoolwork and memorizing college statistics (i.e. admission rates, student to teacher ratio, majors & minors offered, graduation %, etc.), I continuously find myself on the couch with my bag of carrots. Except tonight I won't have any, because I ate all 11 servings (400

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The plows didn't show up, so after two hours of shoveling... ...we finished their job.

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     I've finally gotten around to doing Canton. As a non-resident, I hope I can do justice to this truly spectacular Baltimore neighborhood. "Rantin' from Canton" was right: this was definitely missing from my older list of Baltimore neighborhoods and restaurants. This week is Baltimore Restaurant Week; unfortunately, the weather, schoolwork, and economy have not been particularly conducive to

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a little collage that I made back in August honoring the Baltimorean

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     Red, Blue. Personally, I've always been a fan of purple, and I think that the vibrant hue might be coming into style, which means we can pull the dress out of the closet that has been sitting, accumulating moth-holes for the past eight years. Unfortunately, purple also kind of depresses me lately, which you would understand if you watched the Ravens game.      That was the last time that

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-88619401875940629422009-01-15T20:46:00.006-05:002010-05-27T11:47:01.521-04:00

     When you enter "Baltimore" into urbandictionary.com, entry number 3 goes as follows, "...You like the grime, you like the fact that everything, absolutely everything, is stained and faded. Everything in the entire city, and even in many parts of the surrounding county, looks as though it was built sometime in the 50's and hasn't been sweeped since. I'm thinking mainly of the schools..." and

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The 65th Golden Globes; my favorites (for the most part).  The Best: The Men of the Night: Why, oh why? Blake Lively can wear anything. Anything, and look good. Except for this. So disappointing.

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     So that Eagles game was pretty great yesterday. I'm not a huge fan, but I love Donovan McNabb, because I feel like he's a class act, but he also gets trashed by the media and his diva teammates. Not to mention, every time the Eagles screw up, it's always Donovan's fault. Supposedly. For the most part, I could care less about the NFC, and the winner of this week's Steelers/ Ravens matchup is

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     In anticipation of tonight's Golden Globe Awards, and in thankfulness that they were not once again reduced to a press conference because of a writers' strike, we look back at some of my favorite red carpet gowns of the past, and reflect on a year of witty one-liners and suspenseful plot twists. Even if LOST's viewer ratings did more closely reflect the downward trends of our financial

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     We may not be playing at home tomorrow, so we cant exactly protect M&T Bank Stadium, right? But we will win, and I will offer analysis. Further, Ed Reed doesn't just protect 'this house,' he does a darn fine job protecting the President of the United States. Maybe we should get him on a Secret Service detail. Maybe if President Palmer (24) had known about him, he would still be alive, and

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-48040988108104679502009-01-02T22:26:00.011-05:002010-05-27T11:49:38.905-04:00

       Sadly, it turns out that 2008 is not the only thing getting kicked to the curb this January. Moxley's Ice Cream Parlor, the quintessential hometown, homemade, ice cream spot is on its way out this year. Opened in 1998 by Moxley, the yellow labrador retriever, and his "best friend," Tom, Moxley's fast became a household name in the North Baltimore/ Towson area, renowned for its charm and

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derrick mason. Yes, I was seriously considering signing off right there, leaving that two word thought to suffice for last week's win in Dallas. In all seriousness, that man's name is all that needs to be said. Luckily, I feel like writing.      We will begin where everyone else begins; with the quarterback. Joe Flacco has a good arm, and he can complete nice, crisp passes; if he has the time. I

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     I was at the Steelers game. I went with my friend and was overjoyed to find I would be watching the smackdown from about the 20th row, literally feet from the Ravens' bench. But then, the stadium lights came on, and things turned awry. And no I will not spare you my complaints about the officiating. Clearly they are legitimate complaints, seeing as the analysts on ESPN, NFL Network, CBS,

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      A year ago I had a very memorable conversation with a friend. I will never forget the details, nor the date. This may seem a random note, but I promise, I will bring this thought full circle.      Today I was looking through Flickr, my new obsession, searching for symbolic or particularly artsy photos. I cued in "whimsical," "daisy," "portrait," "fall in love," and "black and white,"

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        This title serves as a double entendre, because it not only illustrates the total contrast between the Ravens' defensive and offensive units' performances last night, but also the offense's Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde-eque qualities in and of itself. It was during this offensive unit's particularly horrendous third quarter showing that I came up with the perfect analogy; the financial crisis.

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I've been waiting all day for Sunday Night 
 The tough get rough in a primetime fight 
 The last one standing gets to turn out the lights 
 ‘Cause I been waiting all day for Sunday Night      Faith Hill has never spoken truer words (certainly not in her multiple wedding vows.) That’s right; we will be waiting all day for Sunday Night. In fact, we’ve been waiting all week. Sunday Night is always

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     Recently I've come across a neighborhood in Baltimore that is less traveled than Fell's Point or Federal hill but yet indisputably on the rise. With a widely successful theater, tapas restaurant, and creperie, the Station North area has recently become a hotspot for the sophisticated, the artsy, and people like me. To me there aren't many things that are better than dinner and a movie, and

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-23984843281203613842008-11-29T15:32:00.004-05:002010-05-27T11:53:17.708-04:00

So today is the answer to my question. "What am I thankful for?" Today is Rivalry Day.       We have Virginia/ Virginia Tech, Georgia/ Georgia Tech, Auburn/ Alabama. Some great battles of the south, mainly. Some century long American institutions, that have lasted from the turn of the century (and before) through today.  Every Saturday, those guys are out there. Without fail, if it's Autumn,

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     The first thing we did was sit down to define "community." Well, after packing our bags, shipping overseas, and landing on a quiet mile wide island off the west coast of Scotland. At this point, there was still an unsettled feeling in my stomach, still some doubt. I was not sure if I wanted to be here. Maybe I should have "forgotten" my passport.      Our destination was the mystical,

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Places Guy Fieri should go on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Or at least you should go there. 1. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier Kittery Point, ME Usually a mid beach-week diversion, Chauncey Creek has soon become a family tradition of its own. Years back, some family members and I stumbled across this spot in the most serendipitous of manners. My mom was out hitting the Kittery outlets, and so

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"It was raining, lightly, but raining nonetheless. It wasn’t beautiful weather, and their team didn’t win in the end. But it didn’t matter. That wasn’t the point. For her, that is almost always the point but not this time. This time was different. In that dream she was the happiest person in the world. That day was the best day ever. And it never even happened. That game. That time, The jacket,

Katenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445125340632946266.post-36489657447439912962008-11-28T13:21:00.005-05:002010-05-27T11:55:37.184-04:00

Why did you send it, and What did it mean? Where did it go? Away in the mountains, Buried in snow? A year has gone by We’ve seen the first snow But I’m still wondering, where did it go The frost and the cold and The smoke. Rising Drifting away Over the mountains Buried in snow What did it mean? Where are you going, Going, Long gone Over the crest Buried in snow The woods fill up But still I

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   For my birthday yesterday, some friends and I decided to check out Teavolve, a supposedly hip cafe/ WiFi Mecca turned upscale dining experience and bar. After checking out the website, we were sold. The menu was more than promising. Grilled eggplant paninis with grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, and organic tomato/garlic pesto. Grilled portabella mushroom salads with

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        I keep odds and ends. I keep an eclectic culmination of many things I have done and seen in my life. In my room, I keep many things. I keep things for work, and things for play.        I keep things with no use. Old things. Dusty magazines, my own personal archive of newspapers and prints; bulletins and brochures. Stacks of musty print, once glossy pages. Maybe some still are.

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