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March 1, 2010 at 7:00 am by b
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Baltimore newlyweds Corey and Nicole Harris traveled to Dubai for their honeymoon. They share their experiences with b readers:
For him, a chance to wow his new bride:
My wife, Nicole, and I made an agreement: I would not interfere with wedding plans, and she would not interfere with honeymoon plans.
June 18, 2009 at 3:56 pm by Marissa Gallo
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IF YOU’RE FEELING ANGELIC THIS WEEKEND…
fri
LIVE THE GOOD LIFE GALA
THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND
304 International Circle, Cockeysville
6:30-11 p.m. Good life, good health — it’s just all good. The American Diabetes Association of Maryland is holding the Good Life Gala to celebrate everything spectacular life has to offer, such as fine dining, cocktails and dancing to the Mood Swings Band. There will also be a live auction with items including a pendant necklace specially designed for the event. Good. | $200 | diabetes.org
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PILE OF CRAFT
SAINT JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2640 St. Paul St., Charles Village
10 a.m.-5 p.m. In case you haven’t heard, there are a lot of hipsters in Charm City. This weekend the crafty ones are coming together for this DIY extravaganza. Over 50 vendors will be selling handmade T-shirts, jewelry and paper goods. | charmcitycraftmafia.com
sat&sun
IAMPSFEST 2009
ACROSS FROM IAMPIERI’S BAR
5301 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville
11 a.m. gates open. Started by Steve Iampieri, this two-day benefit raises money for awareness in youth suicide as well as a scholarship foundation named after his sister who was killed in a car accident. Local groups the Kelly Bell Band, Three Fifths, Coloring Lesson, The Bridge and Can’t Hang donate their time and rocking ability for a good cause. It’s never felt so good jam out. | 1-day tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of; 2-day tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of | iampsfest.com MARISSA RICHARDSON, B
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April 30, 2009 at 9:35 am by b
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From today’s b, the paper
Ben Pillow, 33, Mount Washington
How we know him: Ben Pillow used to be production editor for b, before moving back to the interactive side of things at The Baltimore Sun.
A favorite 10 spot: “G. Love’s secret to success has always been a sound that mixes blues rock, hip-hop and funky acoustic rhythms. Or maybe it’s just the Special Sauce,” he wrote when the band was here in August.
Strange but true: “I’m a fraternal twin, and we have the same dreams sometimes.”
Best perk: “I got to go to the Belmont Stakes on b’s tab and watch Big Brown lose miserably.”
b turned one year old April 14. Thanks to all our readers and contributors for a great birthday month.
April 29, 2009 at 8:00 am by Marissa Gallo
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From today’s b, the paper
Damon and Dayle Fyock, 31 and 27, Owings Mills
How we know them: Damon and Dayle Fyock are the married couple rooting for different football teams in the December cover story “Love/hate relationship.”
What they said then: ““There’s only two days a year when we don’t like one another. You know what days those are,” said Dayle.
Steelers fan on the way: “ Damon has [soon to be born daughter, Lucy’s] ultrasound picture already in a frame that says ‘Born to be a Steelers Fan’.”
What they say now: “I got picked on my Baltimore fans since he had the ball and I was trying to strip it. They thought it should have been the other way around,” Dayle says.
b turned one year old April 14. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
April 28, 2009 at 8:00 am by b
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From today’s b, the paper
Johnny Love, 26, Glen Burnie
How we know him: Tattoo artist and owner of Tattooed Heart Johnny Love was featured in the May cover story “Body of work.”
What he said then: “The best tattoo artist is one dedicated to their craft. They learn from each experience, growing from each one.”
Strange but true: “I have two different colored eyes. One is brown and one is green.”
What he says now: “I got a great response when the edition of b came out with me on the cover. Friends were calling the shop and congratulating us on the great publicity. We had the issue mounted on a plaque and we display it proudly in our lobby.”
b turned one year old April 14. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
April 27, 2009 at 7:00 am by b
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From today’s b, the paper
Andrew Schaefer, 23, Perry Hall
How we know him: Andrew was a designer/editor at b before moving on to greener (but less fun) pastures. He still defends his Terps and comments on bthesite.com
What he said then: “I wouldn’t really say I miss anything. The show is perfect as is, and I can (and will) re-watch and experience the greatness all over again any time I want to,” he said about “The Wire” in the March cover story “Still Wired”
Strange but true: “b rescued me from impending unemployment after its own parent company laid me off from another of its papers.”
His fave memory: “I would have to say election night. The combination of excitement, pressure and tension was just awesome. Not something I’d want to do every night, but it’s something I’m glad I got to experience before leaving the news business.”
b turned one year old April 14. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
April 23, 2009 at 3:50 pm by b
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From today’s b, the paper
Chris Nelson, 22, Baltimore
How we know him: Chris Nelson blogs about the good, the bad and the ugly side of Baltimore on bthesite.com.
Blogging faves: “My favorite blogs are my “Washington Week” compilations, and I’m enjoying the challenge of finding bloggers for “Meet The Local Blogger,” he says.
Strange but true: “I fainted the day of my senior prom due to dehydration, and begged doctors to let me out in time.”
What he says now: “My colleagues at my day job have taken to making fun of me. Their favorite saying is “Go blog about it,” yet those losers never give me anything blogworthy.”
April 14 was b’s birthday. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
April 23, 2009 at 9:30 am by b
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From today’s b, the paper
The Get Em Mamis, est. 2006, Catonsville
How we know them: G.E.M., also known as Fallon “Roxzi” Diane, 23, and Deenah “Symph” Eaton, 24, are the hip-hop divas featured in the June cover story “Hip-hop Mamis.”
What they said then: “Back then, the only mushy stuff we’d write about were the mushy brains on the street left by gunshots,” said Symph.
Strange but true: “We break out into random singing to converse, and this can go on for hours .”
What they say now: “Since our b cover, we have been more recognized in Baltimore. We could walk down the street before and no one would know who we were, and that has changed.”
b turned one year old April 14. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
April 22, 2009 at 8:00 am by b
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From today’s b, the paper
Farajii Muhammad, 29, Randallstown
How we know him: Farajii Muhammad told his side in the October cover story “Race and Gen Y: Are we colorblind?”
What he said then: “If my generation chooses not to perpetuate this madness any longer, and be truthful about how we got here and where we are, then I believe the future will be bright.”
Strange but true: “I can’t eat a meal if the food is on the plate [and] doesn’t look neat and well proportioned. If the food looks sloppy and too much, then I won’t eat it.”
What he says now: “A lot of people read the article and thought our essays were good. Others said they wished other races were included in the piece. I understand that perspective because the election of President Obama was significant to the whole world.”
b turned one year old April 14. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
April 21, 2009 at 8:00 am by b
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From today’s b, the paper
Rae Ricketts, 20, Abingdon
How we know her: Rae Ricketts regularly gives her take on various stories in b.
What she said then: “As a country we need change — hopefully it’s good change — which I have faith it will be,” she said about Barack Obama’s inauguration in January.
Strange but true: “I am a color junkie. I change my hair every month depending on my mood.”
What she says now: “I love writing to this paper because it makes me feel like I’m a part of something bigger than myself. It’s good to get out your veiws for other people to read and realize what other people think.”
b turned one year old April 14. Every day in April, we’re thanking a different reader or contributor.
