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Baltimore rap fans have been waiting for Los' "Becoming King" since last year. On Thursday, the Bad Boy Records signee and Baltimore native finally released the free 17-track mixtape, which you can download from Datpiff here . "Becoming King" finds Los, who lives in Los Angeles now, sharing tracks with Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Ludacris, Pusha T, Yo Gotti and more. The boss, Diddy, appears on the song "Disappointed. " Beats were made by Baltimore-born producer J. Oliver, 1500 or Nothing, Sonny Digital and more.

The Kentucky Derby winner and oddsmakers' favorite for the Preakness Stakes isn't exactly a Maryland horse, but he's close - Orb is partially owned by a Baltimore County businessman, and his sire spent some time in Harford County. Attendance at Saturday's races might or might not set an all-time record, but it's bound to be close - top-flight music acts, it seems, are a bigger draw than BYOB debauchery. The weather may not be perfect, but it will be close - the latest forecast is for a high of 72 but with a slight chance of showers.

I am deeply upset from witnessing the demonstration that took place on the anniversary of the Poor People's March on Washington in 1963, when Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a generation with his famous speech ("Thousands attend Beck rally," Aug. 29). When Dr. King was gunned down, I lost my faith in humanity. I witnessed the riots that followed this abomination without surprise in 1968 from my vantage point in Chicago, where I was engaged in the Southside as a community organizer for VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)

On Saturday, comic book stores across the country are giving away free comic books in an effort to promote the genre and to support individual comic book stores. This year, an estimated 4.6 million free comic books will be given out at stores across the country. One store participating is Gorilla King Comics, at 1711 Aliceanna St. in Fells Point, owned by Ian Sayre. Sayre, 38, opened the store about a year ago. "We love comics," he said. "Gorilla King Comics is a very classy place at which to buy one's comics.

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Though the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is Jan. 15, the nation celebrates the civil rights activist on the third Monday of the month. The city's annual parade will pay homage to King with a rousing march down Baltimore's aptly named boulevard, children will enjoy hands-on activities and jazz enthusiasts will reflect with live music. "I HAVE A DREAM" WEEKEND: Port Discovery honors King with interactive exhibits, including peace quilt-making with the African American Quilters of Baltimore and drum circles.

On April 13, 2004, RICHARD C., beloved husband of the late Alva Jean (nee Klimm) devoted father of Richard C. King Jr., and the late Robert J. King, loving grandfather of Alyssia, Justin, Slater and Kelly King. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 P.M. Interment private.

Suddenly on August 1, 2004, JOSEPH "ELLWOOD" KING SR., of Westminster, beloved husband of Ina L. (nee Franklin) King, father of Kathleen Pennewell, L. Denise Swartz, Joseph E. King Jr., Kimberly Judd and the late Cynthia Lynn King, brother of Annabelle Dooley and the late Marjorie Garrett. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services from the ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Boulevard) on Thursday 11 A.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

On May 19, 2007, MARY (Sclafani) KING; beloved wife of the late James Irvin King; loving mother of Carol Lee King and Dr. Paul Irvin King; cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of four; dear sister of Rose Fortman, Angelia Layfield and the late Christine Schultz and Joseph Sclafani. There will be a Gathering of Friends Saturday, 10:30 to 12 noon at the family owned Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1 P.M. at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

On June 21, 2005; ELNORA KING; beloved mother of Doris Johnson-Pickens and Herman King, Jr. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends. On Friday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Balto. Natl' Pike, from 3 to 8 P.M. On Saturday, Mrs. King will lie instate at 1st Abyssinia Baptist Church, 2500 Arunah Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 A.M., with services to follow.

Baltimore rap fans have been waiting for Los' "Becoming King" since last year. On Thursday, the Bad Boy Records signee and Baltimore native finally released the free 17-track mixtape, which you can download from Datpiff here . "Becoming King" finds Los, who lives in Los Angeles now, sharing tracks with Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Ludacris, Pusha T, Yo Gotti and more. The boss, Diddy, appears on the song "Disappointed. " Beats were made by Baltimore-born producer J. Oliver, 1500 or Nothing, Sonny Digital and more.

Just when it was starting to look like cable news might have actually learned something from its rush-to-judgment sins in covering the Newtown massacre, John King, CNN and Fox News showed Wednesday how shaky and journalistically confused even the genre's biggest dogs are these days when confronted with a major, ongoing news story. It doesn't get much worse than it did for CNN Wednesday afternoon when quoting unnamed sources it reported that police had arrested a suspect in the Boston marathon bombings.

With Mother's Day in the offing, consider Sunday brunch as a great gift. Actually, brunch seems like a well-deserved indulgence any time of year, for any of us.  The sit-down-and-be-served Sunday brunch at The Kings Contrivance Restaurant is easy and effortless. Except, of course, for deciding what you want to order. But then you get to enjoy a bit of the bubbly while you ponder what goodies you want next. Part of the attraction of The Kings Contrivance, which opened in 1962, is the charming Federal-style mansion that is its home.

Cards started turning and dice began rolling early Thursday morning at Maryland Live, already the largest slots casino in the Mid-Atlantic. Opened just 10 months ago, the casino next to an Anne Arundel County outlet mall rakes in more money from slot machines than any other casino from New Jersey to West Virginia, including those in Atlantic City. And now it has added table games such as blackjack, roulette and baccarat, taking a big step toward becoming the Mid-Atlantic's dominant full-scale casino.

A few words on the death of Elwin Wilson. He passed last week in a South Carolina hospital at age 76. Wilson had endured heart and lung problems and had suffered a recent bout with the flu. There is little reason you would know his name, but as a young man, Wilson made a virtual career out of hatefulness. He was a Klan supporter who burned crosses, hanged a black doll in a noose, once flung a jack handle at an African-American boy. In 1961, he was among a group of men who attacked a busload of Freedom Riders at a station in Rock Hill, S.C. In none of those things was he unique, so no, his name should ring no bells.

The Harford County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at an Edgewood Burger King in mid-March. On Friday, March 15, at 10:20 p.m., the Burger King restaurant at 1808 Edgewood Road was robbed by two men. One robber is described as a black man with a light complexion, 6 feet to 6 feet, 2 inches tall and with a thin build. A second robber displayed a handgun during the robbery and demanded money from the clerk.

A QUICK QUIZ?Was it Martin Luther King Jr. or Malcolm X who uttered the following warning in 1963: ''The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.''The specter of revolt to end racism was frequently raised by the fiery militant, Malcolm X. But this warning was actually King's, ironically during his famous ''I Have a Dream'' speech, the address most often cited to show King as a moderate among more militant black leaders like Malcolm X.Yes, King opposed the ''eye-for-an-eye'' ethic advocated by Malcolm X. But the Apostle of Peace was far from the moderate caricature often presented during the annual observances of his birthday.

Bill and Belinda King, of Woodstock, MD, announce the marriage of their daughter, Danielle L. King, to Richard S. Mirabelli, of Las Vegas, NV. They were wed in Tampa, FL on August 7, at the father's family church. The reception followed at Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City. The bride is a graduate of Florida State University and teaches at Mayfield Wood Middle School in Columbia, MD and she is pursuing her Master's. The groom was honorably discharged from the Army as an M.P. and he is currently working in security in Washington, DC. The couple resides in Ellicott City, MD.

Boy, has the National Football League's opening day changed. I can hear the sounds of trumpets as the announcer says, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the elite of the elite," as a royal carriage appears on the field carrying Joe Flacco. "His Royal Quarterback Joe Flacco!" Then Joe Flacco, draped in his purple Ravens robe would descend from the carriage and respond, "Thank you, my rich fans who can afford your season ticket seats, to all the advertisers who made this day possible, to my agent, Joe Linta, for being able to squeeze millions into my contract, and lastly, to my fans who watch from the televisions in their tiny abodes and neighborhood bars.

At about 6:15 p.m. Monday, Maryland State Police at the Bel Air Barrack received several phone calls from bystanders at the Burger King at 2110 Emmorton Road in Bel Air who reported a shooting had occurred. Troopers and Harford County sheriff's deputies immediately responded. Upon arrival, troopers and deputies quickly canvassed the scene and determined that no one was injured, according to state police. There was no evidence of shell casings at the scene, nor were there signs of any property damage, state police reported.