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Baltimore Axehole Douses Self with Body Spray, Lights Cigarette, Blows Up Car. Responded to a vehicle fire at 1620 Whitehead Ct. Subject had sprayed aerosolized deodorant and then lit cigarette. Patient was transported to Bayview Hospital Burn Unit with serious injuries.

Periods of snow this morning will transition to a wintry mix for the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. Snow and ice accumulating 5 to 8 inches. Rain and snow this evening turning to all snow overnight. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.

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Season returning in less than two weeks, many prognosticators have offered their picks for the upcoming year. Here are my picks and later this week a breakdown of the AFC North; home of the 2010 division champions the Baltimore Ravens.