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Killer App: Maryland-Style Crab Dip
You know I'm a huge fan of dips and for my mom's recent birthday party, I decided to make her this insanely addictive crab dip. She was born in Maryland and loves crab, so when I found the recipe in The New Thanksgiving Table, I knew it would be the perfect start to a dinner that celebrated her. It would also make a nice beginning to any upcoming occasion be it Thanksgiving or a holiday cocktail party.
Popularity of License Plate Cloning Speeding Up!
Whether it's a prankster or a money-saver, more people have caught on to the notion of license plate cloning, or as high school students in Maryland call it, the "speed camera pimping game." The trick is to replace your license plate with someone else's number (preferably belonging to a lookalike vehicle) so when you speed by a red-light or speed camera, they get the bill (or bills adding up to thousands of dollars) in the mail.
In Maryland students have used a printer and glossy paper to print out faux license plates with numbers belonging to their frenemies.
Sex Offenders Get Scarlet Pumpkin for Halloween
As part of their parole, Maryland sex offenders must display a pumpkin sign that states "No candy at this residence." Along with posting the warning sign, the violent and child-sex offenders must also stay in their homes on Halloween, keep the lights off, and not answer the door. The state has distributed warnings to families, telling them to stay away from homes with the pumpkins.
This Just In: Michael Phelps Cashes in His Winnings
Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps has just acquired a crave worthy pad, paying $1.69 million for a 4,080-square-foot condo overlooking Baltimore's revitalized Harborfront, according to the Maryland Leader. The pad features amenities sure to win over any young Olympian, such as a rooftop terrace with fireplace, a private screening room, a state-of-the-art gym, a clubhouse with pool tables, and a Jacuzzi. He also recently purchased the Meadowbrook Swim Club and Northwest Ice Rink in Baltimore, which he and his coach plan to turn into an elite Olympic training center, and on the car front, he has been looking at "some Aston Martins and some Maseratis."
Headline: School Bus Overturned in Maryland
A school bus carrying children overturned this morning in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Prince George's County police confirm that students and the bus driver were injured, and reports are now saying that 11 children and the driver were transported to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known at this time.
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Study Abroad Sans the Glamour: Soldiers Take Classes in Iraq
Study Abroad in Iraq? The headline jumped out of the Daily Beast, and I knew I had a story. Until, that is, I read it and learned the average American student cannot register for a semester in Baghdad the way they can in Strasbourg.
Laughter Is Good For Your Veins
It is frequently said that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know it is good for your veins? Scientists at the University of Maryland have proven that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels. Laughter creates increased blood flow by causing the inner lining of blood vessels to expand.
What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- This holiday, make a homemade crust with shortening for an apple pie you won't forget.
- Enter to win our ultimate Thanksgiving package!
- Top Chef took food into the bedroom; did you watch?
- You'll want to make this Maryland-style crab dip again and again.
- It's a tired turkey day no more, thanks to Party's bold flavorful Thanksgiving.
Best Buy No Longer Just Selling Couch-Potato Electronics
When I hear my husband is headed to Best Buy, I get a bit nervous. My fears my be slightly allayed by the fact that select outlets of this electronics mecca will be selling my favorite fitness accessory that features a computer chip: heart rate monitors. Forty stores in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas will be selling HRMs as well as pedometers and gear for swimming, yoga, and Pilates enthusiasts.
Maryland Is the State With the Highest Median Income
Maryland is holding strong as the state with the highest median income for the third year in a row. The U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (using 2008 figures) found the median household income in Maryland is $70,545, followed by New Jersey ($70,378), Connecticut ($68,595), Alaska ($68,460) and Hawaii ($67,214).
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