The European Union has voted to allow the pint to remain as a drink standard measuement. It was proposed that the EU standard be a half liter instead of the traditional imperial pint for beer, but was met with strong opposition. Hopefully, the EU will get rid of that jack-assed crown of the glass though.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3797670/EU-allows-pints-and-miles-to-stay-on-in-metric-world—but-the-acre-is-going.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-425868/EU-stealing-crown-great-British-pint.html

Labor Studies Walking Tour
The B & O Railroad Workers Shrine
Saturday, December 13, 2008  10:00 a.m.-noon
 
This is a wonderful tour of the shrine created on Lemmon Street in Baltimore to the railroad workers who emigrated from Ireland to work on the B & O and who participated in the historic strike of 1877.
We will have a tour of the houses and the neighborhood, including historic St. Peter the Apostle Church, followed by lunch at the Hollins Market. You will learn about the social history of early working-class Baltimore, hosted by Tom Ward, a walking encyclopedia of Baltimore history.
Meet at the B & O Museum, 901 West Pratt St. in Baltimore City at 10:00 a.m. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Baltimore&state=MD&address=901+West+Pratt+St.
 
For more background on the workers shrine, go to http://www.irishshrine.org/history.htm

Saturday Dec 13, 7:30PM @

2640 (2640 St. Paul St.)

Mark your calendars, my fine friends and fellow mischief-makers: the Red and Black Ball is one holiday party you absolutely won’t want to miss.  Join the Red Emma’s collective as we celebrate the traditional anarchist gift-giving season with an all-out, over-the-top evening of revelry in your steampunk-era red and black finest!  Think Victorian-era dances, parlour games, phrenology, bands of travellers, and, of course, spirits to warm your body and soul.  Think renaissance festival dress gone anarchist.  Think Alan Moore (”V for Vendetta,” League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”).  Live and DJ’d music (from a gramophone!) throughout the evening, as well as a seance and other performances led by our very own Master of Ceremonies, Ryan Coffman, with the help of a variety of Baltimore favorites including Ric Royer and Ed Schrader!

Still wondering what we’re talking about?  The Red and Black Ball is a neo-Victorian-themed masquerade ball!  Pull out that fancy dress you picked up at a thrift store; borrow your brother’s tuxedo!  Make a mask (think Venetian carnival) or just come on out and decorate one of the free masks available at the event.  Here’s a chance to celebrate the gift-giving season with an evening that’s more memorable than putting on a horrible, holiday sweater and watching “Miracle on 34th Street” for the ten-thousandth time. On this December night, there will be mystery and allure - let’s paint the night red and black!

It all takes place at 2640 Saint Paul Street, December 13, starting at 7:30PM.  Tickets are $10-$15 sliding scale, and tickets include food and a free drink.  Masks provided for those who need them.  Proper attire is NOT required, but isn’t it more fun to cobble a costume together?  Email info@redemmas.org for more info …

http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1210/pork.html

Amid Riots in Greece, Recalling Irish pork, a factory occupation in Chicago, Khalil Semhat, A farmer in southern Lebanon has dug up what might be the heaviest potato in the world. “This giant weighs 11.3 kilos (24.9 pounds),”  he told the AFP news agency at his farm near Tyre, 85 kilometres (50 miles) south of Beirut. Wow!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7771042.stm

Come to the Mount Vernon District and watch the fireworks.

This is the 37 Annual Lighting of Baltimore’s Washington Monument.

They light off at 7p.m, 12/4. See you there!

http://wjz.com/local/monument.tree.lighting.2.879677.html

Heineken is to close Beamish & Crawford brewery in Cork next March, with the loss of 120 jobs.

This could also effect teams and events of which they are a sponser, for example the Cory City F.C. or the All Ireland Club Football Sevens.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1204/beamish.html

If you see a can on the shelf at the local off-license, pick it up!

Save Cork City F.C. http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=7639836652

Dec. 5, 1933: Utah(Slackers) is the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment, repealing Prohibition.

http://www.beverageworld.com/content/view/34630/173/

Yes, Jessica and Beth are the big 3-0 on Friday. They’re not as happy about it as they look in these pictures, but still just as cute. Happy b-day loves and many more! Come celebrate with us at Club Charles, Friday @ 8pm, upstairs bar.