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Six Things to Know About Columbia, 8/31

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1) The Weather

Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east between 4 and 7 mph. – From the National Weather Service

2) Event Not To Miss

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- Play Partners at the Howard County East Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Thursday at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Games, songs and toys for ages infant-23 months with adult.

3) Carl Jones Junior Started Kindergarten at Swansfield Elementary Yesterday…

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…. And journalist Dana Cetrone covered this “moment-in-life” story, from the first moments of his waking, to the dropping him off at school. With the start of the school year, we’ll be doing more stories like this. Have a moment-in-life story you think we should cover? Is your child the lead in the play for the first time? Was just named high school quarterback? Going to his or her first junior high dance? Contact me at lisa.rossi@patch.com with your ideas.

4) Question of the Day

How did you describe how you used the Internet in the 1990s? At that time, I was being warned to stay out of “chat rooms,” and I was chatting with AT LEAST THREE FRIENDS AT A TIME on AOL Instant Messenger. I also started my first email account, and it was email.com. Humor me and post your 1990s Internet memories below….

5) Columbia Patch on Facebook and Twitter

Speaking of the Internet, have you “Liked” us on Facebook? We posted hurricane news there--before it showed up on our website, and it’s also a great place for fun and jokes, and serious discussions as well. Same story for our Twitter account. Click here to follow Columbia Patch on Twitter.

6) Headlines You May Have Missed

Mall in Columbia Defends Decision to Open During Hurricane Irene

Photos of the Day: Your Children on the First Day of School

Maryland Del. James Malone's Hurricane Spam Raises Ethical Questions


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