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	Another One Rides The Bus Nancy Luse Weather outside not too frightful Snowflakes danced in the air as the bus sat parked in the Frederick Towne Mall parking lot, waiting for the appointed time to get rolling up Hillcrest Drive.

	Biz & Government Blog Justin Palk GAO faults Homeland Security on project oversight The Department of Homeland Security is spending billions of dollars on everything, it seems, except ensuring it’s spending its money wisely.

	Down the aisle Adrienne Lawrence Congratulations or best wishes? Who knew the wedding etiquette began the moment you tell other people?

	Extra Points Stan Goldberg Thoughts on Mussina and Phelan To the surprise of a lot of people, former Orioles pitcher Mike Mussina retired Thursday.

	Fight for the write Josh Smith Tapping out ... Unfortunately, it looks like this will serve as my verbal submission

	Health Notes Ashley Andyshak Protect yourself Before you load your plate, get a load of this.

	How To ... How To ... Pack for the holidays ’Tis the season for college students to pack their bags and head on home for the holidays.

	Inaug-Blog Inauguration Blog Two months from today Perhaps you've heard, President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration day is Jan. 20.

	Pop Goes the Culture Stephanie Mlot Beware: You are now entering the "Twilight" zone It's impossible to ignore the biggest pop culture phenomenon in recent years. (Yes, this even surpasses Britney's breakdown, and seven seasons of "American Idol.")

	Talk from the Top Shelf Jessica Frizen And then .... t'was Friday Pre-mature holiday cheer or activities that make me entirely too aware of the fact that I'm getting older?

	the art chakra Lauren LaRocca Studio 11 moves to Market Street Studio 11 has officially moved from North Court to North Market, getting owners Barb and Mike Campbell a little closer to the action of the Frederick Arts and Entertainment District.

	The Inside Pitch Jason Brennan We'll see Mussina in Cooperstown After the first 20-win campaign of his storied and stellar career, Mike Mussina is calling it quits.

	Three Chords and the Truth Sue Guynn John Michael Montgomery A long string of hits, label downsizing and mergers, broken legs and hip surgeries, years on the road ... John Michael Montgomery has survived it all.

	Traveling Through Stephanie Mlot State Highway Administration to improve safety at I-70/I-81 interchange in Hagerstown This week, SHA will begin a $3.4 million project to improve safety at the I-70 and I-81 interchange in Hagerstown.

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Citizen Blogs

	20-Something & In Frederick - Citizen Blog Liz Lipke Cat or Dog I had a cat for almost eighteen years. She was mean. She bit everyone and even nibbled at me. She was territorial and hissed at every other living creature on four legs and sometimes two legs. She occasionally left presents for us on the back porch or in the living room. She was my cat and I loved her dearly.

	A woman, a wife & a business - Citizen Blog Dani Gurrie Oh the weather outside is wintry! It's Day 9 of my vacation at home...and I am still here!

	Biker Biz - Citizen Blog Carol Silverman Another Biketoberfest Bites the Dust! Crazy things were happening all over. There were bikini bike washes, where even clean bikes were waiting to be washed.

By the People, for the People - Citizen Blog
Carrie Larson
Lobbyists beware. Barack is in town
President-elect Barack Obama has pledged to change the way Washington works and curb the influence of lobbyists. During the campaign, federal lobbyists could not contribute to or raise money for the campaign. Today, the President-elect is taking those commitments even further by announcing the strictest and most far reaching ethics rules of any transition team in history

	Community Cafe - Citizen Blog Gabe O'Neill Fund Raisers Take Shape The preliminary information is in regarding two major fund raisers to support MaryMargaret’s Music for Life project.

	Complete Makeover - Citizen Blog Kathryn Wilson Natural Soulutions Complete Makeover Pat has completed the twelve-week “SPIRIT” program with Sharon Welch at Natural Soulutions Health and Wellness Center

	Cuppa Jo - Citizen Blog Joanne McCoy Daytime TV... Fifteen years ago, when cable TV was but a pup, Bruce Springsteen wrote a song called "57 Channels [and Nothin' On]." Today, if you add a couple of hundred to the Boss's number, you'd get the sad and sorry truth.

	Frederick Bureau of Public Sounds - Citizen Blog Will Saxton The Defenders Christmas music for people who have heard too much christmas music.

	funKEY Money - Citizen Blog Henry L. Becker Jr. Hidden Gems What else did the bail out plan provide?

	Glob of a Discombobulated Blog - Citizen Blog Laura Marsolais Running My First Marathon Finally! One thing I don’t need to do but want to do is run a marathon.

	Hit Or Miss - Citizen Blog Jason Barbato Tiny Tim and his big-time arm Not to bring up old stuff, but move over, Barry Zito.

	I Really Should Not Drive - Citizen Blog Conor Gallagher And how's that spelled? Part Two... The first name Conor was quickly followed with Joseph (my late uncle’s name) and Gallagher. This name made me one of a few, or at least that’s what I thought.

	I’m Just Sayin’ ... - Citizen Blog Jessica Young Going to the Chapel... And I'm Gonna Get Marrrrrriiieeeedd!!!

Iager-Miester Movies - Citizen Blog
Meredith A. Iager
007: Quantum of Solace

Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Giancarlo Giannini

Quantum of Solace, directed by Marc Forester (“Monster’s Ball”) and partially written by Paul Haggis (Director of 2004’s “Crash”) is not up to par as the sequel to “Casino Royale,” which I felt was a “very cool” intro for the new James Bond, Daniel Craig

	Momma Mania - Citizen Blog Jennifer Gerlock Less Cash Could Equal Happiness We've hit hard times. But can less cash actually equal happiness for moms?

	Retroactive - Citizen Blog Patrick Mendonca I can see the lights I finally understand the phrase 'rushed to market.'

	The Downtowner - Citizen Blog Babett Horn November 4, 2008 What will tomorrow look like?

	The Insider - Citizen Blog Steve Pilloff Some Thoughts on the Auto Bailout The three American automobile manufacturers, Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, are asking Congress for $25 billion in assistance

	The Perpetual Queue - Citizen Blog Clark Kline YouTube is my SuperHero. (S)he can save any day. "Literal Video Versions".

	The Post-Up - Citizen Blog Brad Gerick Catholic Smash: How I helped us beat Loyola (Md.) There was one thing on my mind for the first half-hour of the bus ride to Loyola (Md

	The Reel Voice - citizen blog Jef Cliber A Film for the Whole Family Family Alert: this is a perfect movie for the whole family to enjoy!

	Wellness In Motion - Citizen Blog Margie Weaver Six weeks down... How Juliet has been our Winningest Loser - 3 weigh-ins in a row!

	While I Should be Cleaning - Citizen Blog Hanna Benedict Thanksgiving: Momma Style, part 2 In this edition of Thanksgiving: Momma Style I’d like to pay homage to my offspring, Beagle included.