News 2008-08-02 Andanh.com

Former church official gets 7 years for rape Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:47:00 -0400
Price faints at sentencing for the rape of a 12-year-old female parishioner

Ex-music director of Bethel AME, who was convicted for having sex with 12-year-old parishioner, faints during tumultuous sentencing

Boyfriend charged in death of Aberdeen woman, 41 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:54:00 -0400
Victim's body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag along road

The boyfriend of an Aberdeen woman who was found dead Wednesday afternoon in a sleeping bag on the side of a rural Harford County road was arrested and charged with murder Friday, state police said.

Baltimore Co. plans to take LNG fight to Supreme Court Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:02:00 -0400
County planning appeal of approval for gas facility

Baltimore County will take its opposition to the proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point to the U.S. Supreme Court, County Executive James T. Smith Jr. said Friday.

New Hilton viewed as a lure for convention business Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:33:00 -0400
New Hilton expected to bring in convention business

When the $301 million, city-owned Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel opens later this month, city officials believe it still can bring sorely needed convention business to the city despite a weak economy that has dampened demand for lodging.

Ravens CB Washington suspended for opening game Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:56:00 -0400
Ravens cornerback disciplined for violating league's conduct policy

Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington was suspended one game by the NFL today for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Man arrested in fatal shooting at North Ave. liquor store Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A man charged in a warrant with the fatal shooting of another man during an argument July 19 in a West Baltimore liquor store has been arrested, a city police spokesman said.

Ravens' Boller fails to capitalize on increased reps Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:04:00 -0400
With Smith late arriving, QB gets more practice time, but struggles

A year ago, hardly anyone would have noticed if Troy Smith missed the first hour-plus of practice.

IMAX theaters like Science Center's cash in on big films Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
IMAX theaters like Science Center's gain revenue from Hollywood films

Staid scientist by day, big-time entertainer by night.

Arundel oak to be honored Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
200-year-old oak in Anne Arundel park defies damage, to be honored today

Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold stands under a 200-year-old Wilmer Stone Oak in Arnold. The 128-foot tall white oak will be dedicated today as Maryland's state tree, a successor to the Wye Oak in Talbot County and Flora's Oak in Montgomery County that were both felled in storms.

Ex-church music director gets 7 years in rape case Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:47:00 -0400
Price was convicted in May of having sex with a 12-year-old female parishioner

The 32-year-old former music director of the influential West Baltimore Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was sentenced today in Baltimore Circuit Court to spend seven years in prison for having sex with a young female parishioner.

Police arrest fourth person in killing of Columbia man Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:42:00 -0400
A fourth arrest has been made in the murder of a 23-year-old Columbia man on May 17, Howard County police say.

Md. House speaker's wife charged with drunken driving Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:32:00 -0400
The wife of House Speaker Michael Busch has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police seek suspect in Arundel, Howard robberies Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:01:00 -0400
Police in both Howard and Anne Arundel counties are searching for a man suspected of committing a series of five armed robberies at three Subway restaurants and two Game Stop stores between March 10 and July 19. A combined reward of up to $4,500 is available for information on the man's identity and location. Police said the man is a suspect in other robberies also.

Man shot, wounded overnight in Northeast Baltimore Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:40:00 -0400
A 37-year-old man was shot and wounded last night in Northeast Baltimore, city police said.

Prison guard charged with impersonating police officer Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:41:00 -0400
Police say he handcuffed woman and took her isolated area before she escaped

A Caroline County correctional officer is charged with impersonating an officer and handcuffing a woman who later kicked him in the groin to escape.

Chesapeake Bay lighthouse to go up for auction Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:01:00 -0400
Another Chesapeake Bay lighthouse is on the market.

Suspect in Arundel, Howard robberies sought Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:01:00 -0400
Police in both Howard and Anne Arundel counties are searching for a man suspected of committing a series of five armed robberies at three Subway restaurants and two Game Stop stores between March 10 and July 19. A combined reward of up to $4,500 is available for information on the man's identity and location. Police said the man also is a suspect in other robberies.

Dynamite along Severna Park shore raises concerns Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:57:00 -0400
State agencies are monitoring an erosion project on the shoreline of a Severna Park home, just in case any leftover dynamite remains in rocks.

Man, 47, is charged in snakes case Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 47-year-old Windsor Mill man is charged with possession of 10 copperheads, four eastern hognosed snakes and one timber rattlesnake.

Man charged in death of Harford woman Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:54:00 -0400
Victim's body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag along road

Victim's body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag along Aberdeen road

Drug test on mice reveals taking a pill could burn fat without exercise Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
a change in makeup of muscle

Scientists have discovered what could be the ultimate workout for couch potatoes: exercise in a pill.

Water found on Mars Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
LOS ANGELES The Phoenix spacecraft has tasted Martian water for the first time, scientists reported yesterday. By melting icy soil in a lab instrument, the robot confirmed the presence of frozen water lurking below the Martian permafrost. Until now, evidence of ice in Mars' north pole region has been largely circumstantial. After Phoenix arrived, it found what looked like ice in a hard patch underneath its landing site and changes in a trench indicated that some ice had turned to gas when exposed to the sun. Scientists opened champagne when they received confirmation Wednesday that the soil contained ice. "We've now finally touched it and tasted it," William Boynton of the University of Arizona said during a news conference yesterday in Tucson, Ariz.

Medical malpractice insurer seeks 2% rate cut Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Medical Mutual plans 2% reduction in premiums

Maryland's biggest medical malpractice insurer yesterday proposed a 2 percent cut in premiums, continuing a gradual drawdown in rates that doctors said was needed for them to avoid financial disaster.

Fans schooled on education Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Cosby promotes community colleges

To the hundreds who gathered outside St. Ambrose Church at an Operation Protect Block Party, comedian Bill Cosby delivered a 40-minute plea for attendees to empower themselves by attending community college. Cosby also told the audience to encourage their children and other relatives to do the same.

Md. House speaker's wife charged with DUI Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:32:00 -0400
The wife of House Speaker Michael Busch has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Tubman parks gain support in Senate Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Regional Digest

There is more support for two national parks for Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman.

McDonough says he will work on slots language Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Secretary of State John McDonough says he doesn't plan to recuse himself on preparing ballot language for November's referendum on slot machine gambling.

Parade to shut part of Greenmount Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Greenmount Avenue will be closed between 35th and 28th streets tomorrow morning for a parade to celebrate National Night Out.

U.S. troop toll in July is lowest of Iraq war Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Month also saw lowest civilian losses since 2005

The monthly U.S. toll in Iraq fell to its lowest point since the war began, with the deaths of at least 10 American soldiers, as July saw the departure of the last brigade involved in the Bush administration's troop buildup.

Hotel viewed as a lure for the city Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:33:00 -0400
New Hilton expected to bring in convention business

New Hilton expected to bring in convention business

Gamble on commodity prices pays off for Constellation Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:00:37 -0400
Gamble on rising commodity prices pays off

A bet on sharply rising commodity prices paid off in the second quarter for Baltimore-based Constellation Energy Group, which said yesterday profit jumped 47 percent thanks to a strong performance in its trading business, which buys and sells energy in competitive markets.

FCC rules Comcast violated Internet access policy Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:30:00 -0400
A divided Federal Communications Commission has ruled that Comcast Corp. violated federal policy when it blocked Internet traffic for some subscribers and has ordered the cable giant to change the way it manages its network.

McCormick says acquisition of Lawry's is complete Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:28:00 -0400
Spice maker McCormick & Co. Inc. says it has completed its purchase of marinade and seasoning maker Lawry's for $604 million in cash and boosted its 2008 outlook.

General Motors posts $15.5 billion 2Q loss Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:34:00 -0400
DETROIT (AP) _ General Motors Corp. said Friday its losses widened to $15.5 billion in the second quarter as North American sales plummeted and the company faced expenses due to labor unrest and its massive restructuring plan.

Yahoo stockholders unhappy; board likely to be target Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Board likely to be target of venting

Yahoo Inc.'s recent truce with investor Carl C. Icahn didn't pacify many shareholders who remain on the warpath heading into the Internet company's annual meeting today.

Olson guides O's to win Sat, 2 Aug 2008 01:40:00 -0400
Orioles starter allows three runs and 11 hits in 8 1/3 innings

Orioles starter Garrett Olson (pictured) allowed three runs and 11 hits in 8 1/3 innings -- the longest outing of his career -- and the Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 10-5. Box score: Orioles 10, Mariners 5 The Schmuck Stops Here: Orioles-Mariners

Washington suspended for opening game Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:56:00 -0400
Ravens cornerback disciplined for violating league's conduct policy

Ravens cornerback disciplined for violating league's conduct policy Video: 'Ravenman' George Greene entertains fans

College basketball: NCAA clears Terps guard Mosley Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:02:00 -0400
St. Frances graduate in summer school at College Park; Maryland now waiting NCAA approval for Chicago center Goins

Sean Mosley, the talented 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Baltimore (St. Frances) who recently was admitted academically to the University of Maryland, has been approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse, Maryland senior associate athletic director Kathleen Worthington said today.

Tracking the Terps: Special delivery pranks Friedgen Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:00:35 -0400

Griffey drives in two in White Sox debut Fri, 1 Aug 2008 23:09:00 -0400
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Kid isn't a kid anymore. The Chicago White Sox are still glad to have him.

Recruiting Report: Weekly Terps recruiting roundup Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:04:33 -0400

The Schmuck Stops Here: My week in review and my only problem with Billick Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:57:27 -0400

Sharapova out of U.S. Open Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:27:00 -0400
2006 champion will miss Slam event, Olympics due to shoulder injury

Maria Sharapova will sit out the U.S. Open because of a bad right shoulder, the first major championship she'll miss since her Grand Slam debut in 2003.

Olson guides O's past Mariners Sat, 2 Aug 2008 01:40:00 -0400
Orioles starter allows three runs and 11 hits in 8 1/3 innings

Orioles starter allows three runs and 11 hits in 8 1/3 innings

Orioles on the clock with Matusz Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:32:00 -0400
Club has until Aug. 15 to sign No. 4 overall draft pick

Club has until Aug. 15 to sign No. 4 overall draft pick Final: Orioles 10, Mariners 5 The Schmuck Stops Here: Burres optioned to Norfolk, Cintron activated

The Schmuck Stops Here: Pros-cons of Wieters Sept. callup Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:04:38 -0400

Boller fails to capitalize Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:04:00 -0400
With Smith late arriving, QB gets more practice time, but struggles

With Smith late arriving, QB gets more practice time, but struggles; in photo, Flacco holds of Landry Ravens Insider: Roster move generateDate('Aug 1, 2008 11:55 -0400', '11:55 AM'); Ravens Insider: Dropping the ball generateDate('Aug 1, 2008 11:58 -0400', '11:58 AM');

NFL suspends Ravens CB Washington for season opener Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:56:00 -0400
Ravens cornerback disciplined for violating league's conduct policy

Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington has been suspended for the first game of the regular season -- Sept. 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium -- for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Weekly Terps recruiting roundup Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:04:33 -0400
Recruiting Report: Roundup of media reports on Maryland men's basketball and football recruiting

Ludacris' Obama song unlikely to alienate voters Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:12:00 -0400
Ludacris' new song, "Politics as Usual," may have cost him one of his biggest fans, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

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