Maryland General Assembly Notebook 2013

Miller Gets His Bust

A state senator wants a new state bird; one man's technolgical fortress is his castle; and the Senate president feels snubbed by Obama.

It's not a statue in front of the office building that bares his name but Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller did receive a bust of himself this week courtesy of the Regional Manufacturing Institute. Sen. Kathy Klausmeier, a Perry Hall Democrat, gave a sneak preview of the small, light-weight bust of Miller moments before presenting it to the Senate's top dog. "You can't have too much Mike Miller," Klausmeier said. The technology is similar to what was used in a scene of Jurassic Park 3 where a copy of a velociraptor's larynx was recreated. The institute offered legislators in Annapolis the opportunity to have themselves scanned into a computer and get busts of themselves. Miller seemed impressed with the petite bust but joked that it …

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VIDEO: Relive the Ravens' Super Bowl Parade

Did you head to Baltimore to celebrate with the Super Bowl champions? Show us.

Broadneck readers, help others relive the champion celebration by adding your own photos and videos from Tuesday's parade to our Neighborhood Gallery.  Were you unable to attend the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl championship celebration? It's OK. You didn't miss much. Just: Attention Instagrammers: Use the hashtag #PatchRavens to show your Purple Pride in our parade gallery. Watch the video above and then tell us what was your favority part of Tuesday's celebration? How about the season? Do you believe in destiny? Show our hometeam some love in the comments section below. Related Content:

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Ravens Super Bowl Victory Parade Tuesday at M&T

The Baltimore Ravens come home from New Orleans as Super Bowl champs and will parade from City Hall to M&T Bank Stadium.

Want to welcome home the Baltimore Ravens after Sunday night's Super Bowl victory? Around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, team members will parade from Baltimore's City Hall (100 N. Holliday St.) to M&T Bank Stadium, according to a post from the official Ravens website. To check out the parade route, see the interactive map above. Beginning around 12:30 p.m., fans are invited to join the team at M&T Bank Stadium for a celebration featuring the team and live entertainment, the website says. Free parking will be available in stadium lots F, G, H, and J; but no tailgating is allowed, according to the site. Fans can start entering the stadium at 9 a.m. Will you attend the Ravens victory parade/celebration? Tell us in the comments.

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Susan Jenkins

12:29 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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What Time Is The Super Bowl?

Find out when and where to watch the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Fransisco 49ers, and check out other Super Bowl XLVII coverage.

Are you ready? Kickoff for Super Bowl XLVII (that's 47, for you non-Romans) is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 3. The Baltimore Ravens—the Team of Destiny—will look to upset the slightly favored San Fransisco 49ers (-3.5) en route to a second Super Bowl championship in the team's history. Watch the game on CBS. The Super Bowl pre-game Kick Off Show starts at 6 p.m. Trying to get an earlier fix on all the February football frenzy? Tune into CBS starting at 11 a.m. for Road to the Super Bowl, NFL Films' annual season review. Then, skip the huddle and go right into Let the Good Times Roll, where we'll take a closer look at New Orleans, the Crescent City, "offering a look at its people, music, traditions and love of football," …

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Graul's Offering Ray Lewis' 'Last Dance' Photo as Prize

The prizes are one of two framed Ray Lewis moments.

Customers of Graul's Market in Cape St. Claire can enter to win a framed photograph of Ray Lewis' historic 'last dance,' on Jan. 6. The drawing costs $1 per entry, and participation is available at the checkout line. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Maryland. The drawing will be held Monday. The prizes are one of two framed Ray Lewis moments: his last dance on the field goal line, along with a ticket from that game, and a photo of him after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Interested in participating? Graul's Market is located in Cape St. Claire at 1388 Cape St Claire Rd.

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Baltimore Sends Off Ravens to Super Bowl XLVII

Fans gathered at the Inner Harbor to cheer on the Ravens as they left for New Orleans on Monday.

The ice and rain Monday morning didn't stop the Baltimore faithful from crowding the Inner Harbor to rally around the Ravens as they departed for New Orleans and Super Bowl XLVII. Lucky kids who got off school sat on shoulders, 20-somethings belted Ravens chants and several of the football players themselves were seen snapping photos and video of the send-off. Future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis gave credit to the fans, without whom the franchise would not exist. "Baltimore, Baltimore—there is no Ravens without you guys," said Lewis, who announced his retirement at the beginning of the postseason. "We did this in 2000, and we're not going to New Orleans for nothing else but to bring back another ring to Baltimore." Gov. Martin O'…

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Post Your Ravens Purple Friday Pictures On Patch

We want to see how you're sporting your Ravens gear this week!

Happy Purple Friday, Ravens fans! We want to see how you're in the Super Bowl spirit this week. Share your Ravens photos on Patch—click the upload button and let us see how you, your family, your classmates or your coworkers are geared up for Purple Friday.  

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Ravens Caravan Paints Plungefest Purple

The upcoming Polar Bear Plungefest will be visited by Ravens cheerleaders and band members, hyping up plungers about the Superbowl.

This year's Polar Bear Plunge will be tinted with purple, thanks to the participation of the Baltimore Ravens caravan, which includes official Ravens cheerleaders and band members, according to a press release. The Maryland State Police-hosted fundraiser is showing its true color is purple with the involvement of Baltimore Ravens staff at this Saturday's 17th annual Plungefest. "To celebrate the amazing Baltimore Ravens, a founding sports partner of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, this Saturday’s 17th annual Plunge is being turned into the world’s largest and most unique Purple Passion Pep-Party," the release read. Plungefest planners have arranged for a visit from the Ravens caravan at the Plunge, who will be giving away …

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Free Cupcake for Ravens Pride at Caroline's Cakes

Wear purple on Friday and visit Caroline's Cakes for a free treat.

Ravens pride in Broadneck has spurred one local business to return to the barter system of yore. Ravens fans can score a free mini-cupcake by flashing their Raven's purple pride by Caroline's Cakes in Annapolis this Friday. Any customer who stops by the store, located in Jemal's Shopping Center, wearing purple on Purple Friday will get a free mini-cupcake, a store representative said. It's not the first time Caroline's Cakes has been flying its Ravens flag. Earlier in the month they featured Ravens-themed cupcakes and cakes. Those specialty cupcakes and more are still on sale for eager fans. Caroline's Cakes is located at 1580 Whitehall Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409.

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