GPS Device Plays Key Role in Theft Arrests Nov 2, 2008
Green, 49, of Annapolis pleaded guilty to possession of stolen goods in federal court in Baltimore last week and could face 10 years behind bars ... Following the device's signal, agents found the trailer sitting in Annapolis ... The white trailer with the magnetic GPS had been dumped, but the other GPS went along as the remaining cellphones headed back to Annapolis. (Washington Post -- Technology)
African Spirit Bundle Found; Hints at U.S. Slave Ritual Nov 1, 2008
It was found earlier this year in the port city of Annapolis, once a node in the African slave trade. SHARE RELATED. (National Geographic)
Dart players take aim at title in Laurel event Oct 31, 2008
"It is absolutely huge," said Villiers, who grew up in London but did not start playing darts until he joined a house league in Annapolis eight years ago. Villiers, who moved to Howard County in 1990 and now lives in Annapolis, said darts is also popular in the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and Spain. (Laurel Leader, MD)
TIME TO TAKE SIDES ON PRESIDENCY, SLOTS, OTHER ISSUES Oct 31, 2008
Stone, along with the state delegates representing the 6th District Joseph Sonny Minnick, John Olszewski Jr. and Michael Weir Jr. have supported slots legislation in Annapolis and support the ballot question. The county Democrats referred to in the Stop Slots press release were the Central Baltimore County Democratic Club and the Young Democrats of Baltimore County. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Rice plans late visit to Mid-East Oct 31, 2008
Next week's meetings come a year after the US hosted talks in Annapolis, Maryland, between Israel and the Palestinians in an effort to revive the peace process. The two sides remain deeply divided on the conflict's core issues, including the future status of Jerusalem, the fate of millions of Palestinian refugees and Israeli settlement activity on occupied land. (BBC News -- Africa)
McCain the "maverick" fights his ultimate battle Oct 31, 2008
The man whose mother plunged him into a tub of cold water to cool his temper as a 2-year-old went on to lead what he called a group of troublemakers while a student at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The son and grandson of U.S. admirals, McCain graduated in 1958 in the bottom of his class and entered the Navy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Maryland defeats VCU, 10-0, as a... Oct 31, 2008
On a night when the seniors were knocking in the final goals of their regular season career, the Terrapins' ninth goal was the first collegiate tally for freshman (Annapolis, Md. Broadneck). (Umterps.com)
UMass Assistant Coach Acacia Walker Named To U.S. Women's Lacrosse Training Team Oct 30, 2008
Carney was named to the all-world team after helping the U.S. to the silver medal at the 2005 World Cup in Annapolis, Md. Three alternates from the 2005 U.S. World Cup team -- Katie Chrest, Michele DeJuliis and -- were named to the training team. (Umassathletics.com)
2,000 Bras Tangle Path To State House In Annapolis Oct 30, 2008
(AP) -- Members of the American Cancer Society and breast cancer survivors have circled Lawyers' Mall in Annapolis with bras to urge Gov. Martin O'Malley to maintain funding for breast cancer aid. O'Malley, who is one of three members of the state's Board of Public Works, has had to make budget cuts because of the struggling economy. (W-USA News, DC)
Absentee Ballot Deadline Approaches in Maryland Oct 27, 2008
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Bras Across DC Oct 26, 2008
From the reflecting pool the bras will be taken to the Governor's Mansion in Annapolis where nearby legislators are debating some breast cancer legislation. After that, they'll be dry cleaned and given to homeless women in shelters. (W-USA News, DC)
Olmert-Abbas meeting postponed - Abbas aide Oct 25, 2008
Olmert and Abbas launched peace negotiations in Annapolis, Maryland last year with a goal of reaching a deal before U.S. President George W. Bush leaves office in January, but the talks have shown little progress. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
$27M in homeland security grants awarded Oct 24, 2008
The money is going to each county in Maryland as well as the Baltimore City, Annapolis and Ocean City governments ... $405,000 for Annapolis. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
LaGrow, Falcone Earn Spots On World Cup Training Team Oct 23, 2008
Carney was named to the all-world team after helping the U.S. to the silver medal at the 2005 World Cup in Annapolis, Md. Three alternates from the 2005 U.S. World Cup team -- Katie Chrest, Michele DeJuliis and Acacia Walker -- were named to the training team. (Tarheelblue.com)
Archaeologists Find Unique, Early US Relic Of African Worship Oct 23, 2008
The researchers say it's the only object of its kind ever found by archaeologists in North America - a clay "bundle" filled with small pieces of common metal, placed in what had been an Annapolis street gutter three centuries ago ... "This is a remarkably early piece, far different from anything I've seen before in North America," says University of Maryland anthropologist Mark Leone, who directs the Archaeology in Annapolis project ... "All the previous caches of African spirit practices we've... (Science Daily)
Now Approaching From the South End Zone Oct 23, 2008
However, some may attend thousands of games in their lifetime and never see one; unless of course they are fortunate enough to spend a Saturday in the fall in Annapolis ... But unlike the 37,000 or so fans who will be coming via highways and sidewalks, Navy Lt. Matt Duffy was in search of six friends who would be taking a less congested traffic route to the Annapolis venue ... Its a pretty standard event for the fall in Annapolis, Walker continued. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Housing Slump Stalls Open Space Program Oct 23, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- The slowdown in the housing market is forcing state officials to downsize their plans to preserve open space and farmland. (W-USA News, DC)
WSB Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Dividend Oct 22, 2008
About The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B. The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B., now celebrating its 27th year, is a $450 million full service community bank serving the business and consumer needs of the Washington, Baltimore, Annapolis, and Southern Maryland communities. Headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, WSB serves the banking needs of growing businesses with commercial lending facilities, commercial real estate financing, residential mortgages, and residential construction... (PR Newswire)
Maryland artifact sheds light on African rituals Oct 22, 2008
Over the years of exploring the old houses and streets of Annapolis, Maryland, archaeologists have uncovered a trove of artifacts of early American slave culture ... University of Maryland archaeologists have discovered in Annapolis what they say is one of the earliest examples of traditional African religious artifacts in North America ... The materials and construction, he said, differed from the hoodoo caches his teams had previously found in Annapolis. (International Herald Tribune)
Abbas and Olmert to meet Oct. 27 - Palestinians Oct 21, 2008
Olmert and Abbas launched peace negotiations in Annapolis, Maryland last year with a goal of reaching a deal before U.S. President George W. Bush leaves office in January, but the talks have shown little progress. (Reporting by Wafa Amr, Editing by Jon Boyle). (AlertNet)
Patriot League Men's Soccer Release 10.20.08 Oct 21, 2008
Next weekend's Patriot League games kick off on Friday afternoon in West Point, where Army will host Lehigh at 4 p.m. Colgate heads to Annapolis to face the Mids on Saturday at noon, and Holy Cross will travel to Washington, D.C. to take on the red-hot American Eagles at 1 p.m. The nightcap on Saturday features Bucknell at Lafayette at 7 p.m. ... Colgate will host Cornell on Tuesday night, then will travel to Annapolis for a noon match against the Mids. (Patriotleague.com)
MTA Cuts Commuter Bus Routes Oct 20, 2008
The routes between Baltimore and Columbia, Laurel and Bel Air, as well as between Annapolis and New Carrollton Metrorail, are on the list of MTAs targets. Besides them, there are also two routes leading into the Washington Metro system, one from Waldorf to Suitland, and the other one from Annapolis to New Carrollton. (eFluxMedia)
Slots No Longer Enough To Solve Budget Mess Oct 20, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- The culprit is the sagging economy, which has cut into Maryland's tax revenues. (W-USA News, DC)
TOP 25 Alabama's late stand stops Ole Miss Oct 19, 2008
23 Pittsburgh 42, Navy 21: LeSean McCoy rushed for three touchdowns and had 156 yards in Annapolis, Md. It was the fifth win in a row for the Panthers, who have started the season at 5-1 for the fourth time since 2000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lions avoid upset bid Oct 19, 2008
No. 23 Pitt 42, Navy 21: At Annapolis, Md. LeSean McCoy rushed for three touchdowns and had 156 yards to help No. 23 Pittsburgh rout Navy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Medevac Crash Questions Oct 19, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Two Maryland state senators want to know more about a helicopter crash last month that killed four people and seriously injured a fifth. (W-USA News, DC)
Big East Preview: 10/18 Oct 18, 2008
THE GAME Saturdays game will be the 37th meeting between Pittsburgh and Navy in a series that dates to 1912 The Panthers hold a 20-13-3 series lead Navy was a 48-45 winner in double-overtime Oct. 10, 2007, at Heinz Field in last years meeting That game saw the teams combine for 915 yards of offense as Pitt RB LeSean McCoy finished with 165 rushing yards and three touchdowns Navy QB Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada threw for 166 yards and two TDs and rushed for 122 yards and one... (BlueGoldNews.com)
BUDGET CUTS ARE PROTESTED AT ARC Oct 17, 2008
The DDC planned a rally in Annapolis on Wednesday, the day the Board of Public Works was scheduled to meet. Hansen pointed out the state could gain 650 million a year from slot machines, if the slots referendum passes on Nov. 4. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Weekend Preview: Dangerous spots for SEC contenders Oct 17, 2008
Navy looks to pick off another BCS conference contender as Pittsburgh of the Big East comes to Annapolis. The Midshipmen tripped up the Panthers a year ago, but Pitt appears to have found its stride in 2008. (USA Today -- Sports)
Long-Awaited Oyster Plan Offers "No Easy Solutions" Oct 17, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- State and federal environmental officials are considering a range of fixes to revive the Chesapeake Bay's depleted oyster population -- including a temporary harvest moratorium and the introduction of nonnative Asian oysters -- but they acknowledge there are no easy solutions. (W-USA News, DC)
'No Candy at This Residence' Oct 16, 2008
ANNAPOLIS Sex offenders in Maryland have begun receiving paper signs in the mail that read "No candy at this residence," which they must post on their front doors or possibly face a parole violation. The signs began arriving last week in the mailboxes of the about 1,200 violent and child-sex offenders across Maryland. (Fox News)
Study Considers Oyster Solutions Oct 16, 2008
" would say that we in Maryland have one of the three most highly skilled workforces in the country," O'Malley (D) told the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland on Tuesday in Annapolis. "We also have what Education Week says is one of the three best public school systems in America. It's a great tribute to your hard work that our students continue to achieve at unprecedented levels.". (Washington Post)
Naval Academy Adds Women's Tennis as a Varsity Sport Oct 14, 2008
Tennis - The Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Keith Puryear Named Head Coach. (Patriotleague.com)
Kennedy 'floating White House,' carefully restored, is up for sale Oct 12, 2008
The yacht John F. Kennedy sailed during his presidency, a seagoing symbol of Camelot, is up for sale at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis. The Manitou, a 62-foot yacht commissioned in 1947 by James Lowe of Chicago, was donated to the Coast Guard in 1955. (Boston Globe)
Top 10 bed-and-breakfast towns Oct 10, 2008
The small village of Troncones, Mexico, has emerged as an eco-retreat. Duluth, Minnesota, features old mansions and cobblestone streets. (CNN -- Travel)
Down-home cooking at your fingertips Oct 8, 2008
-- Liz Barclay, Annapolis, Maryland. (Recipe from "The Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Cookbook," Yankee Publishing, $24. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Md. comptroller rejects nasty personal attacks in pro-slots advertisements Oct 7, 2008
Franchot has been a vocal opponent of legalizing slot machines, an issue he claims is being driven by special interest groups in Annapolis ... It s a tough, but principled stand, one that upsets the lobbyists and special interests in Annapolis. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
CBaySystems Selected to Receive Deloitte's 2008 Maryland Technology Fast 50 Award Oct 6, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/CBaySystems and Services Inc) ANNAPOLIS, MD UNITED STATES. CBaySystems named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 List for Maryland for a fifth straight year, ranking 23rd of the fastest-growing technology companies ANNAPOLIS, Md ... CBay is headquartered in Annapolis, MD. About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. (PR Newswire)
Women's Soccer Oct 3, 2008
Bucknell travels to Annapolis to take on Navy for a noon rematch of the 2007 Patriot League Championship title game, while American hosts Colgate at 1 p.m. Lafayette will host Army at 1 p.m. and Holy Cross travels to Bethlehem to play Lehigh for a 4 p.m. game. Student-athletes from Army, Navy and Bucknell won Patriot League BRINE Player of the Week honors. (Goleopards.com)
Victor Davis Hanson Oct 3, 2008
He was a visiting professor of Classics at Stanford University from 1991 - 1993 and a visiting professor of military history at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland during the 2002 - 2003 academic year. Hanson is the author of more than 350 articles, book reviews and newspaper editorials on Greek agrarian, the military and contemporary culture. (Townhall.com)
Butch v. Tommy - Week Six Oct 3, 2008
We see a cover in the future for Annapolis. Fliers-24, Boaters-21. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Kelley Named Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Colgate - Army unseats Bucknell as Patriot League Presidents' Cup champion - at Army 10, Lehigh 1 - at No. 1 Army 6, Lehigh 2 - Elimination Game: No. 2 Lehigh 5, vs. No. 3 Bucknell 2 - Army Men's Tennis Falls To No. 14 Texas Tech, 4-0, In NCAA Tournament First Round - Army Women's Tennis Falls To No. 1 Stanford, 4-0, In NCAA Tournament First Round - Lehigh's Majestic Collection makes its on-line debut - Lehigh's Majestic Collection... (Patriotleague.com)
Men's Lacrosse Oct 3, 2008
5/15/08 Mids to face fifth-seeded Blue Jays on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Annapolis, Md. 5/11/08 From Colgate Athletic Communications. (Patriotleague.com)
Hughes Communications, Inc. Tops Deloitte's Maryland Technology Fast 50 Ranking of Fastest-Growing Technology Companies, With 9,268 Percent Growth Over Five Years Sep 25, 2008
The Technology Fast 50 company rankings are as follows: 2008 Rank Company Name City 5yr% 1 Hughes Communications, Inc. Germantown 138,762% 2 Telkonet, Inc. Germantown 14,956% 3 Bill Me Later, Inc. Timonium 6,848% 4 Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bethesda 2,128% 5 Freewebs, Inc. Silver Spring 1,704% 6 Broadsoft Gaithersburg 993% 7 V-Empower, Inc. Bowie 935% 8 PROTEUS Technologies Annapolis 869% 9 Iomai Corporation Gaithersburg 566% 10 InfoZen, Inc. Rockville 562% 11 Viamericas Corporation Bethesda... (PR Newswire)
Forecasters: SE coast storm could become tropical Sep 25, 2008
9/25/2008, 2:28 a.m. CDTBy ESTES THOMPSON The Associated Press. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A low-pressure system off the Southeast coast could turn into a tropical depression Thursday, but hurricane hunters who flew into the system Wednesday found it didn't quite have the right stuff. (AL.com)
Dixon signs deal to return to Wizards Sep 24, 2008
Varsity: Six football players will serve one-game suspensions after an on-field altercation in a game between Annapolis and Severna Park on Friday. Sailing: San Francisco's Golden Gate Yacht Club offered to drop its America's Cup court case if Alinghi of Switzerland agrees to a conventional competition with multiple challengers and rules similar to the ones used in 2007. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Md. Lawmakers Consider Lowering Drinking Age Sep 24, 2008
A Maryland House special committee met today in Annapolis in part to discuss this issue. The federally-mandated drinking age has been 21 since 1984. (ABC 7 News, DC)
For phobics, tall bridge can be a terror Sep 23, 2008
The William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge, seen from Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Md. has a height of186-feet. (MSNBC -- Health)
Biden Claims His Helicopter 'Forced Down' in Afghanistan... Sep 23, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
Patriot League Volleyball Release - 9.22.08 Sep 23, 2008
Perfect In Annapolis Navy is the only Patriot League team with a perfect record at home as the Mids have gone 5-0 in Annapolis so far this year. American has not yet played a match at home this season. (Patriotleague.com)
Football Game Notes - #15 Wake Forest vs. Navy Sep 23, 2008
The Midshipmen (2-2) also pulled out a nail-biter last weekend, edging out Rutgers 23-21 in Annapolis to snap a two-game losing streak ... Wake Forest earned a 44-24 defeat of Navy last season in Annapolis. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Obama, in Florida, Seeks to Link McCain's Social Security Plan to Crisis Sep 21, 2008
McCain today is attending his 50th college reunion at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He has no public events scheduled. (Bloomberg -- US)
Gov. O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Brown to Blast McCain for Being 'Out of Touch' on Economic Fundamentals Sep 20, 2008
-- During Drive for Change kickoff, officials will hold McCain to account for repeatedly saying the fundamentals of the economy are strong, despite financial crisis -- ANNAPOLIS, Md. Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor O'Malley, Lt. Governor Brown and others will blast John McCain for being "out of touch" on the economy the day before the Republican presidential nominee will be in Baltimore. (PR Newswire)
WWII vintage PT boat paying visit to Athens Sep 20, 2008
PT 728 was built in Annapolis, Maryland under the Vosper license, one of the least common of the builders, Whyte said. Like most of the PT boats that are left, he told the Daily Mail, PT 728 was built near the end of the war and did not see combat. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Maryland Gas Stations Can Use Heavier Blend Sep 19, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- Maryland Comptrol 00003A7D ler Peter Franchot says he is allowing gasoline stations in the state to immediately sell a heavier blend of gasoline normally not allowed to be sold until after the first of October. (W-USA News, DC)
Israel's Livni now in battle for premiership Sep 18, 2008
The continuing political turbulence further dims chances of reaching a peace deal by the end of the year, a goal Olmert and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas set at the November conference in Annapolis, Maryland. Israel is also engaged in Turkish-brokered negotiations with Syria. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Lucky Brand Jeans, Bare Escentuals coming to Towson Town Center Sep 18, 2008
The retailer has stores in Annapolis and Bethesda ... It will be the second Maryland store for the San Francisco company, which also has a store in Annapolis. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Denzel Washington Promotes New Youth Campaign Sep 18, 2008
"A lot of people don't come to school everyday, so it makes it hard for them to get a job out in the world because they don't have a good enough education," said Charles Butler, a 10th grader at Annapolis High School. The teen survey also shows that more than 50% of the young people questioned felt that bullying was a problem at their school, and 22% said they know students who carry weapons to school. (W-USA News, DC)
Kittleman named minority leader Posted 8:02 a.m. Sep 17, 2008
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland. WEATHER SPONSORED BY. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Maryland Voter Registration Predictions Sep 17, 2008
ANNAPOLIS, MD (AP) Maryland election officials are bracing for a surge of new voter registrations for the upcoming presidential election. Elections chief Linda Lamone told a legislative committee Tuesday that 250,000 new voters are expected to register by the Oct. 14 deadline. (W-USA News, DC)
Luke preps for triathlon Sep 15, 2008
The council also voted to contribute $5 toward the cost of sending a local member of the Maryland Municipal League to Annapolis during the legislative session. The expense is divided among Western Maryland s municipalities, based on population. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Maryland Men's Tennis Rolls During Final Day of Navy Invitational Sep 15, 2008
Sept. 14 Day Three, Annapolis, Md. Arkansas/Oklahoma vs. Richmond (played outdoors at US Naval Academy Tennis Courts). (Umterps.com)
Loyola Men's And Women's Cross Country Teams Post Strong Finishes Navy Sep 14, 2008
Current time in Baltimore 7:57 a.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008. Kathleen Cervo (right) was the women's top finisher. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Terps Men's Tennis Has Another Solid Day at Navy Invitational Sep 14, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 13 Day Two, Annapolis, Md. Navy vs. Richmond (played indoors at Tose Family Tennis Center) Doubles 1 - Birger/Hill (N) def. (Umterps.com)
Lundy Leads Terp Runners at Navy Sep 14, 2008
Men's Cross Country - The University of Maryland Terrapins - Official Athletic Site. Maryland finishes third in team standings. (Umterps.com)
