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At first thought, many would probably smile at the idea of a pet lying at their feet while on the job. Pet friendly work environments have become very common in our modern culture, and several studies have suggested that pets … Continue reading

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As I think of my trip to Washington, D.C. this past weekend for my very first cherry blossom viewing, I’m reminded of some childhood trauma revolving around those gorgeous fruit trees. As a child in rural Western Pennsylvania, I have … Continue reading

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Anyone from Maryland will tell you that nothing terribly exciting is to be expected from winter time in this East Coast State. While mild winter weather is the norm for Maryland, you will hear of the rare, spontaneous and exciting … Continue reading

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They say opportunity only knocks once, but this week it will knock twice. If you aren’t able to take advantage of Howard and Baltimore County’s final days of Restaurant Week this weekend, downtown’s starts today! Now through February 3, the city’s twice … Continue reading

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Table of Brotherhood In the not-so-distant yesterday this picture was impossible. Why? Because this is a picture of an ethnically mixed staff eating together at an upscale restaurant on the Baltimore Inner Harbor. It may not be the “table of … Continue reading

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A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what a ship is for. -William G.T. Shedd Risk as a noun is defined by Merriam Webster as “possibility of loss or injury”. Some synonyms of risk include imminence, peril, … Continue reading

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I set out to write a blog commemorating the events of the past year and couldn’t help but notice the emphasis on adversity that flooded many sources found throughout the web. It is true that this year has brought both the U.S.A … Continue reading

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As children, the Christmas holiday was a time of year when it seemed magic could really happen: An over-weight bearded man could spend Christmas Eve eating millions of cookies without the consequence of outgrowing his conspicuous red suit. For one … Continue reading

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After Hurricane Sandy swept through the East Coast, devastation left its mark on cities, homes, people and businesses. Flooding has not only affected the physical facilities of restaurants, stores, warehouses and buildings of all kinds but has destroyed business property … Continue reading

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With the frightful tradition of Halloween soon approaching, Baltimore is preparing for an assortment of spooktacular events sure to satisfy even the most intrepid of terror-seekers. Whether you’ve been on the prowl for a ghost sighting or its candy you … Continue reading

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