Victoria Carter, 58 The head of Northwestern’s high school special education program was arrested yesterday at Baltimore School headquarters on felony drug charges. Cater ,whose son was arrested on similar charges is being held on bail at Baltimore’s Central booking.
Today president Barack Obama will travel to Mexico before the Summit of the America’s later this week, to meet with Mexican officials to offer help in the countries fight against the violent drug cartels. President Obama has pledged to crackdown on violence on both sides, by fighting to keep drugs out of the US and guns and money out of Mexico. This comes as CNN news is reporting that the Powerful Mexican drug cartels are forcing residents to join the fighting in the violent drug war.
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers told a Boston sport radio show that star Power Forward Kevin Garnet may missed the entire playoffs due to a knee injury suffered early in season. The defending champions play the Chicago Bulls in the best of even games in the first round of the NBA playoffs starting Saturday.
In the world of entertainment some stars fifteen-minutes-of-fame may last a little longer, there are reports that everyone from former child star Keisha-Knight Pullman to R&B singer Solange to soon to be freed convicted dog fighter and former football star Mike Vick will be getting reality shows in the near future according to various celebrity blogs.
Today Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to give a speech detailing his countries future nuclear ambitions a day an invitation for new talks from world six super powers and North Korea’s missile launch.
The United States Navy has bought in FBI hostage negotiators to aid in the release of Richard Phillips the captain of the The Maersk Alabama, that was captured by Somalian hijackers off the coast of Somali in the Indian Ocean when it was carrying food aid destined for Somalia and Uganda.
Baltimore’s Bon Secours Hospital that provides to care for the poor and uninsured residents of West Baltimore, is seeking $5 Million from the State of Maryland to avoid closure.
For centuries indigenous cultures have used the hallucinogenic properties of various plants, to break over to the other side. Psilocybin mushroom in particular were used by the indigenous people of modern day Mexico for spiritual purposes. In 2006, the U.S. government funded a randomized and double-blinded study by Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins studied the spiritual effects of psilocybin mushrooms. The study involved 36 college-educated adults who had never tried psilocybin nor had a history of drug use, and had religious or spiritual interests; the average age of the participants was 46 years. The participants were closely observed for eight-hour intervals in a laboratory while under the influence of psilocybin mushrooms. In the fall of 2008 Hopkins repeated the study. I had the pleasure of sitting down Brian Durel from Baltimore, a participant in the recent study. In the below podcast Mr. Durel talks about the reason he participated in the study and what spiritual awakens he encountered and his overall thoughts on drugs and “having respect for drugs.”
Every Sunday Latin Palace on Broadway in Fells Point has Tango lessons. The classes are led by an authentic Argentine couple, and the class is from 4-7:30. When the class is over dancers can put the applied lessons to use with Tango dancing until 12 Midnight. Also on Tango night are drink specials sll night and a Latin Tapas buffet before the class.
In my continuing quest discover new places to eat and not break the college student bank, I always keep an eye out for a deal. So today before work I head to East Baltimore's Hispanic section for such a deal. Pollo Latino (Latin Chick) located on the corner or Broadway and Bank it sits in all its glory. For $5 you get a quarter Peruvian style roasted chicken two sides (Cilantro Rice, Yuca, Fries, or Black Beans), and a can soda. I opted for the rice and fries. Needless to say it was great and for the price well worth it. As its name suggest your only options are chicken, be it whole for $15, half for $10 or the quarter special for $5. Though I didn't try they also offer an assortment of Latin desserts such as Flan (a Spanish style custard), and Dulce Arroz con Leche (sweet milk and rice, best described as a richer take on rice pudding). If ever in the Fells Point area venture up to the Latin center of Baltimore and give Pollo Latino a try, you can't go wrong with the chicken there.
Today I had the pleasure to have a rapid fire 10 question interview with a Morgan State University sophomore from Prince Georges County Maryland English major Lyne Green. The interview is posted below. From the start it was obvious that Lyne is a very bubbly and out going person. As far as pioneering female politicians Lyne prefers Hillary Clinton to Sarah Palin. On the issue of Pro Life or Pro Choice, Lyne leans more towards Pro Choice. When the time comes from breakfast the obvious choice are Waffles instead of Pancakes. As far as political views Lyne consider herself to be more liberal than conservative. In the battle of the Beltway and the homegrown music, Lyne is a fan of D.C Go-Go over Baltimore Club. In the morning when it is time to get the updates on the world Lyne prefers the classic newspaper format to television broadcast news. It is obvious that Lyne is a morning person as oppose to a night owl, by how outgoing she is for a 9:00 am class. Though Lyne is a fan of the home grown Go-Go, the local rival the Dallas Cowboys win over the home team Washington Redskins. On the old time rival of colors Lyne goes with blue over red. And lastly the summer is a sure winner over spring.
Hillary Clinton*/ Sarah Palin
Pro Life/ Pro Choice*
Pancakes/ Waffles*
Conservative/ Liberal*
D.C. Go-Go*/ Baltimore Club
TV News/ Newspaper*
Morning Person*/ Night Owl
Dallas Cowboy*/ Washington Redskins
Red/Blue*
Spring/ Summer*
