Another Friend

Lombard Street

One of the few perks of living in downtown Baltimore are the new friends I constantly meet outside on the streets.  Whether, its outside the 7-11 or liquor store, there is always a friendly face to greet you.

Fire on The Block displaces strippers, city workers

You know you live in Baltimore when the newspaper headline reads, "Fire on The Block displaces strippers, city workers" 


"We were trying to get the girls out as soon as possible without getting any indecent exposure charges" 


http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fire-downtown-20101206,0,6822646,full.story

Baltimore's The Block

One of the more famous seedy spots in the city is The Block. The Block is a stretch of district along Baltimore Street between South Street and Gay Street. Since the late 19th century, the location has variously been home to burlesque shows, nightclubs, strip clubs, pornography shops, and prostitution. The Two O'Clock Club, owned by former burlesque star Blaze Starr, is a current exotic dancing establishment operating on The Block.

Though the presence of Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Headquarters at one end of the district has cut down on many illegal activities, the adult entertainment has continued on The Block and the area is still popular for city nightlife

Man charged with attempted murder of officer, after gun battle - baltimoresun.com

Man charged with attempted murder of officer, after gun battle - baltimoresun.com

No worries, it's only 6 blocks from my apartment. I'm safe.

Former Baltimore Sun VP resigns over racy text messages - Education - NewsObserver.com

UNC faculty member resigns over racy text messages - Education - NewsObserver.com

Seeking Hallucinogen Users

Volunteers enrolled in the study will receive careful preparation and up to 21 visits in which they will receive a hallucinogen or placebo.

Isn't 21 visits a little excessive?

The Hidden Costs of City Living

Patricia Bolgiano, 51, a production coordinator near Baltimore, also wrote in to point out that she has saved money—and improved her quality of life—since moving outside the city itself. She says her city tax rates were higher, food cost more, and homeowners and car insurance payments cost more.

Since she moved outside the city, she feels safer and farther away from violence, as well. She also says that she pays less for gas—along with insurance, taxes, and food. “Yes, living in the city is fun and convenient, but there are costs and trade-offs,” she says. She presumably pays less for her Internet connection, too, since she now uses a dial-up connection.

Source: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2010/11/15/the-hidden-costs-of-city-living.html

Security Information Bulletin

Larceny from Auto  (Off-Campus)

Where: west of campus

When: past few weeks

Corporate Security has been made aware of several vehicle break-ins occurring west of our campus in the area of 400 to 500 block of N. Caroline Street and 400 to 600 block of N. Central Avenue.  There have been some hospital staff and students that have fallen victim to the break-ins. Staff and students are reminded to leave nothing of value in their vehicle—especially visible loose change, GPS devices etc.—and to always secure their vehicle. Corporate Security has been in contact with the Eastern District, and police resources will be devoted to the problem.