Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
If nothing else, "Peaceful Warrior" will make you want to avoid pulling into any gas station run by Nick Nolte.
This bizarrely conceived movie is an inspirational and quasi-supernatural sports story whose oddest aspect is the enigmatic gas station own...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
When longtime Howard County resident Robert Lewis moved to California in 1997, he found a dramatic change in landscape from Maryland to Monterey. The artist had more than his memories of Maryland to contemplate, however. He also had his series of sketches...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Rather than settling for just one color of plum, try a variety of shades. Just make sure they're the ripest, juiciest ones you can find.
* Pastry for large (12- to 13-inch round), deep pie pan
* 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
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Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
I suppose it was bound to happen sooner or later. I spotted my first Japanese beetle of the growing season.
And if that wasn't bad enough, the little bugger was breakfasting on a rose bud.
The situation called for quick action. So I cau...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Sorcerer" is not quite as magical as its title suggests, but the Young Victorian Theatre Company production tunefully proves that this early G&S opera can cast a spell on you.
It's easy to understand why this 1877 opera...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
The South of France, being so close to the Italian Riviera, is a beautiful place for French and Italian cuisines to marry. This simple pasta dish, which we use as a main course, proves the point admirably. Accompany with a lovely, dry white wine. And more...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
THE BOOK BAG
Summertime is vacation time. But with skyrocketing gas prices and the recent flash floods, it might seem more prudent to stay home. The following four new books provide the best of both worlds. Whether taking readers across the country, t...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Musician Fred Tackett claims to still have a press clipping in one of his scrapbooks of an interview he gave to his hometown paper in Little Rock, Ark., as a member of the high school graduating class.
"It was this little 'man on the street' thing," s...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
New Movies
"Little Man" (PG-13). Not reviewed. The fraternal comedic team of Marlon and Shawn Wayans star in this comedy about a criminal on the run who pretends to be a baby. Keenan Ivory Wayans directs. Opens July 14.
"Peaceful Warrior" (PG-...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Wonder what inventor Dean Kane, whose goal was to build something that would make a unique and lasting contribution to society, thinks of his Segway being used so frequently for entertainment purposes?
Oh well. That's capitalism for you.
Segs ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Dear Tom and Ray:
This is a family relations/exhaust gases type of question. When camping, I use the exhaust gases from my Bronco II to inflate our queen-size air mattress, which would require about a month to inflate by blowing in it. I simply...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
You expect a play about Franz Kafka to be filled with existential angst, and Laura Ridgeway's "Turn Your Head and Kafka" definitely will make you feel depressed.
This Baltimore Playwrights Festival entry proves that it's an emotion worth having on occ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Listen up, jazz fans. One of these months you'll be hearing recordings of the vocal stylings of Cheryl Jones, Janine Gilbert-Carter, Rusty Mason, Danielle Eva. Now listen closely. Within them, in tone or texture, do you recognize a hint of ... the saxopho...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
The Baltimore Caribbean Carnival Festival will mark its 25th year Friday- Sunday, July 14-16, in Druid Hill Park. This event will showcase live music (such as soca, reggae and steel drum bands), authentic ethnic food (like curried goat and jerk chicken...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Baldwin times two
Two popular folk performers will be stopping by Baldwin's Station & Pub in Sykesville for live concerts in the next few days. Bryan Bowers will perform at 8 p.m., July 13. Bowers is an autoharp virtuoso who has been playing for t...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Business
Oakland Mills village officials are monitoring a developer's plan to build a small shopping center on Twin Knolls Road, worried that it might sap business from the nearby Oakland Mills Village Center.
The village center has struggled to attract custom...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Business
> Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce. Meetings and events take place at chamber office unless otherwise noted. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000 or 410-792-9714. Visit the Web site at www.baltwashchamber.org.
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Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Business
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce is temporarily relocating to Annapolis Junction while its Columbia offices are renovated.
Six members of the chamber's staff will be relocated to the offices of Wilhelm Commercial Builders Inc., at 10979 Guilford ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Business
The Business Women's Network of Howard County recently announced its new board of directors. Jamie Costa, president; Doralee Billings, vice president; Cynthia Taliano, treasurer; Terri Moore, secretary. Other board members include Bernie Bradley, Gail Bro...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in News
Sitting in a run-down storefront on Fleet Street, in Baltimore, Oz Bengur rattles off a laundry list of all that he believes is ailing America.
Speaking from his Fells Point campaign headquarters, the candidate for the 3rd Congressional District seat ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in News
A Columbia man who nearly drowned after he attempted to flee police last week escaped authorities several days later at Howard County General Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for his near-drowning.
"I think he just got clothes and walked ou...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in News
A Howard County police officer remained on medical leave this week after being injured July 2 during a response to a domestic violence call in Fulton that landed him and two other officers in the hospital with injuries.
Charging documents state Daniel...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in News
Poppy was having a very busy morning July 7.
The Norwich Terrier had been shampooed, snipped, groomed, quaffed, spritzed and ogled at by her owner, Hal Happersett, in preparation for her 15 seconds of dog show fame.
Poppy was one of more than ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in News
Battery-powered backups will be installed in traffic signals at 24 intersections this year. The intersections are:
Little Patuxent Parkway at:
* Columbia Road
* Vantage Point Road/West Running Brook
* Gov. Warfield Parkway
...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in News
In a move that's meeting with a mixed reaction from residents, Howard County officials hope to transform an east Columbia community from government subsidized housing to condominiums.
Guilford Gardens, a development on Oakland Mills Road next to Guilf...