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The Orioles have been getting quite a bit of national pub these days. They've been rising up everybody's power rankings , and this fella who plays third base seems to be a topic of conversation wherever you turn (even after losses like today's). Well, the Oriole Bird is getting his share of the love, too. Forbes revealed its 10 most popular mascots in pro sports on Tuesday, and our furry friend who patrols the aisles at Camden Yards is among them . As they explain, the mascots were chosen on the following crieteria: "Awareness, likeability, attention-getting, photo-friendliness, interaction and fun. " Fans were also asked if a given mascot happened to be his “absolute favorite” or “one of my favorites.” The Orioles' success on the field seemed to also be a factor in The Bird being chosen.

The Orioles have been getting quite a bit of national pub these days. They've been rising up everybody's power rankings , and this fella who plays third base seems to be a topic of conversation wherever you turn (even after losses like today's). Well, the Oriole Bird is getting his share of the love, too. Forbes revealed its 10 most popular mascots in pro sports on Tuesday, and our furry friend who patrols the aisles at Camden Yards is among them . As they explain, the mascots were chosen on the following crieteria: "Awareness, likeability, attention-getting, photo-friendliness, interaction and fun. " Fans were also asked if a given mascot happened to be his “absolute favorite” or “one of my favorites.” The Orioles' success on the field seemed to also be a factor in The Bird being chosen.

The world's billionaires include nine from Maryland, according to Forbes magazine's latest ranking of the world's richest people. The magazine lists 1,226 billionaires worth $4.6 trillion - both record figures. Maryland's billionaires include the president and CEO of Baltimore-based Under Armour, Kevin Plank, the youngest of the group at 39, with a net worth of $1.1 billion. Baltimore Ravens owner Stephen Bisciotti, 51, worth $1.4 billion, and Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, with a net worth of $1.1 billion, also made the list.

The value of a baseball franchise is rising, and the Orioles are following that trend. Forbes released its annual report on the value of each Major League Baseball organization today, and the Orioles rank 17 th with an estimated value of $618 million. The Orioles ranked 19 th of the 30 teams a year ago with a value of $460 million. The average baseball team is now worth $744 million, according to the study, 23 percent more than a year ago and the largest increase since Forbes began such analysis in 1998.

Though E.L. James has received recent headlines for the phenomenal sales of "Fifty Shades of Grey," stalwart James Patterson remains the highest-earning author, according to Forbes. The magazine estimates that Patterson made $94 million last year, with nearly all of that revenue coming from book sales and relatively little from TV and film royalties. Patterson published 14 new titles in 2011, Forbes said. Patterson manintains his prodigious output because he works as a writer/editor, often teaming with others who bang out thrillers under his direction.

On February 26, 2006, LOUISE FORBES (nee Teixiera) beloved mother of Beethoven, Aleitha, Hollingsworth and Novalene Forbes. Mrs Forbes will rest at the JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2222-26 W. North Avenue on Sunday from 2 to 6 P. M when the family will greet friends. Wake on Monday at Northwood Appold UMC, Loch Raven Boulevard and E. Coldspring Lane from 10 to 10:30 A. M when funeral service will begin. Interment at Arbutus Memorial Park.

On March 13, 2008, RUTH SAMPSON FORBES. On Monday, friends may call VAUGHN C. GREEN FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, from 3-8 P.M. On Tuesday, Mrs. Forbes will lie in state at New Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1501 McCullough Street, where the family will receive friends from 10:30-11 A.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

Forbes has come up with a list of America's most stressful citie s and Baltimore comes in at no. 12. Well, geez. We're stressed out? No one had to tell me that. They could put Zoloft in all the reservoirs and we'd still be a city with a nervous condition. According to Forbes, which looked at quality of life indicators ranging from unemployment to number of hours spent working to housing affordability to traffic congestion, Baltimore's stress points include the high cost of living and poor air quality.

On September 30, 2005, JANET M. FORBES (nee Magness); beloved wife of the late James Harris Forbes III; devoted mother of Carole Forbes Hinkel, Christopher B. Forbes, Geoffrey L. Forbes, Paul H. Forbes, Alta Forbes Mack, Susan Forbes Landis and the late James H. Forbes IV; loving grandmother of Renee Forbes, Christopher Forbes and Jody Wills; loving great grandmother of Jordan Wills. A Graveside service will be held at Clynmalira Methodist Church Cemetery, Phoenix, MD on Tuesday 2 P.M. Arrangement by family owned RUCK TOWSON FUNERAL HOME, INC.

On January 26, 2003, ELEANOR MAE FORBES CARRICO, of Bryantown, MD. She is preceded in death by her husband Rudolf A. Carrico, Sr., her parents Eugenia Hall Forbes and George Frank Forbes, Sr., her brother Robert Forbes and sister Martha (Patty) Forbes Boone. She is survived by her children Mary Forbes Bryant of Ohio, Rosalie Anne Hooper of Bryantown, Alice Harris Moreland of Chaptico, Rudolf Ambrose Carrico, Jr. Esquire of Bryantown and Louis Clement Carrico, Esquire of Jarretttsville, her brothers George Frank (Billy)

With his retirement ride wrapping up in the Super Bowl, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis remains a popular topic on social media. And while perceptions have changed since Lewis pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in relation to a double murder in Atlanta in 2000, some on social media remain critical of the 17-year NFL veteran. According to Forbes.com, which recently spoke to a social media firm called Fizziology , approximately 20 percent of all mentions of Lewis on sites like Twitter and Facebook were analyzed as negative or mixed in the past week.

United Way was named an "all-star" charity by Forbes magazine for the high percentage of its donations that go toward direct services. The magazine ranked the U.S. charities that received the most in private donations according to financial efficiency. The "Forbes Picks: All-Star Charities" was released in the magazine's Nov. 19 issue. In addition to the United Way, the top five were: Brother's Brother Foundation; JDRF, formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and International Rescue Committee.

Though E.L. James has received recent headlines for the phenomenal sales of "Fifty Shades of Grey," stalwart James Patterson remains the highest-earning author, according to Forbes. The magazine estimates that Patterson made $94 million last year, with nearly all of that revenue coming from book sales and relatively little from TV and film royalties. Patterson published 14 new titles in 2011, Forbes said. Patterson manintains his prodigious output because he works as a writer/editor, often teaming with others who bang out thrillers under his direction.

The Ravens are the 18th-most valuable sports franchise in the world, according to Forbes' list of the World's Most Valuable Sports Teams. The Ravens, who have made the playoffs the past four years and are owned by Steve Bisciotti, are valued at $1.09 billion dollars. The NFL, as usual, was represented well on the Forbes list. All 32 teams were on the list of 50 organizations, including two of the top five. According to the list, the Ravens are the 10th-most valuable NFL franchise, behind the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

The world's billionaires include nine from Maryland, according to Forbes magazine's latest ranking of the world's richest people. The magazine lists 1,226 billionaires worth $4.6 trillion - both record figures. Maryland's billionaires include the president and CEO of Baltimore-based Under Armour, Kevin Plank, the youngest of the group at 39, with a net worth of $1.1 billion. Baltimore Ravens owner Stephen Bisciotti, 51, worth $1.4 billion, and Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, with a net worth of $1.1 billion, also made the list.

Forbes has come up with a list of America's most stressful citie s and Baltimore comes in at no. 12. Well, geez. We're stressed out? No one had to tell me that. They could put Zoloft in all the reservoirs and we'd still be a city with a nervous condition. According to Forbes, which looked at quality of life indicators ranging from unemployment to number of hours spent working to housing affordability to traffic congestion, Baltimore's stress points include the high cost of living and poor air quality.

On January 12, 2007 GEORGE C. FORBES III loving son of Carolyn and Lovell Bryant. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Sunday after 10 where family will receive friends on Monday at 11:30 followed by funeral services at 12. Interment in King Memorial Park.

On November 14, 2005, VIRGINIA RUTH FORBES (nee Higgs), beloved wife of the late Donald R. Forbes, devoted mother of Donald R. Forbes and his fiance Cathy, Sharon L. Petrovia and her husband Louis and Suellen Hoynes and her husband Lawrence. Dear sister of Janet Morganti, Jacqueline Stottlemyer and the late William T. Higgs, Jr. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Carrie, Louis, Anna, Katie and the late Donald, III and Lawrence. Dear aunt of Trisha, William, Cheryl and Colleen. Also survived by four great-grandchildren.

Baltimore-born billionaire and philanthropist David Rubenstein pledged $10 million Wednesday to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with half of those funds earmarked for the National Symphony Orchestra. The five-year gift will include $5 million to the symphony in connection with the arrival of the group's new music director, Christoph Eschenbach; $2.5 million for a major annual cultural program at the institution; and $1.5 million for a program that brings the arts into classrooms around the U.S. The remaining $1 million will be used to support such major events as the center's annual honors gala and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

On December 20, 2009, Jerry Wayne Forbes Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road Lansdowne, Maryland 21227 on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Interment to immediately follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Please send condolences to: www.ambrosefuneralhomes.com.