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HoCo Rising: The Bubble
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014. It is amazing it has taken me this long to write about "The Bubble" in great detail (I r eferenced it briefly in July. But that's not always a good thing. As noted above, The Bubble distorts things. It makes you see things that aren't there. It builds confidence in places of great doubt. And it is most deceptive around election season. The Bubble makes elections seem closer than they are. The Bubble makes front-runners in close races. The Bubble has a horrible tendency to m...
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HoCo Rising: Ellicott City Stimulus: "Federal Welfare" to "Free WiFi"
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Friday, July 24, 2015. Ellicott City Stimulus: "Federal Welfare" to "Free WiFi". We received some exciting news earlier this week with the announcement that "Free WiFi" has been installed in Ellicott City. I've used it at least five or six times since it was installed and find it to be a great addition to Main Street. You can even access the network at the Roger Carter Center to stream music while you workout! As reported by Amanda Yeager. That sounds like quite the expense. Posted by Tom Coale (HCR).
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HoCo Rising: #HoCoHealth Nutritional Standards Poll
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015. HoCoHealth Nutritional Standards Poll. A poll just released by @thehorizonfound. Shows 69% of #hoco. Voters support CB17 http:/ t.co/XPtq7brNZX. 8212; Tom Coale (@hocorising) July 28, 2015. Poll consisted of 602 randomly selected #hocomd. 8212; Tom Coale (@hocorising) July 28, 2015. The poll showed that only 29% of #hoco. Voters opposed CB17 #hocohealth. 8212; Tom Coale (@hocorising) July 28, 2015. Also showed that 59% of all #hoco. GOP voters support CB17 #hocohealth. The purpose...
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HoCo Rising: James Coale, You (Kinda) Owe Some People Some Money
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015. James Coale, You (Kinda) Owe Some People Some Money. To beat a thoroughly dead. I returned from a weekend away yesterday to find an invoice addressed to "James Coale" from the Columbia Flier. It invited me/James to pay $19, if we were so inclined, but concluded with the assurance that if I did not pay, my free weekly paper would still be delivered as scheduled. Every Thursday morning, I pull my Flier from The Sun (I know some of you receive it separately), read whatever Politic...
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HoCo Rising: Bus Rapid Transit: A Sparkle in Someone's Eye
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Bus Rapid Transit: A Sparkle in Someone's Eye. I don't think I've read as many conditional statements of ambiguous support as can be found in this article about the possibility of Bus Rapid Transit. BRT) in Howard County. I don't blame the reporter, Andrew Michaels - this is a news story, but it is as close to a possibility as "that novel you're thinking about writing". Have a great Wednesday doing what you love! Posted by Tom Coale (HCR). Coming Back at You. Lisa B, Mrs. S.
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HoCo Rising: Excited yet?
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015. I was recently talking with a few friends about local politics when the subject of engagement came up. They said they certainly cared about what was happening around town, but that nothing made them "excited". To summarize, "If you want me to engage and get my friends to engage, give me something to get excited about.". Now, if you've read this blog for any amount of time, you can imagine my response: "What do you mean you're not 'excited'? What are you looking for? And so long ...
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HoCo Rising: New Ellicott City Staircase in Action
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Thursday, July 30, 2015. New Ellicott City Staircase in Action. This video was posted to the Old Ellicott City (Historic District) page last night and was too cool not to share:. Posted by Tom Coale (HCR). Make a memorable breakfast dish this weekend. Coming Back at You. A New Boss at Housing. 2 Dudes Who Love Food. Cava Grill Comes to Columbia, Maryland! Initial Numbers: Code-Breaking 101. The Howard County Rudkus Report. Apparently the Administration is Confident. Lisa B, Mrs. S. Promote Your Page Too.
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HoCo Rising: Orphan Bridge
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Monday, July 20, 2015. Unfortunately for Bridge Supporters, and fortunate for the County Executive, the language of this resolution provides a fairly expedient escape hatch - ".immediate action by county, state, and federal officials. And this works if you want to believe what you're hearing. It just doesn't hold up to scrutiny. Last February, we saw what happens when an Executive wants funding for their County - they lobby those who have the ability to provide support. And finally, these funds need to m...
