Five Things To Know About Columbia, 9/1

1) The Weather

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 8 mph. – From the National Weather Service

2) New Bloggers

Check out the new blogger on Columbia Patch: Writer 's first blog post is about the dark side of international affairs that he explored while researching his latest book. Avraham, or Avi as many know him, is among the regulars who spends time and writes at Lakeside Café in downtown Columbia.

3) Where Were You on 9/11?

I’m collecting reader stories and responses on where they were 10 years ago on 9/11. I was a junior at the University of Iowa. On Sept. 11, 2001, my college newspaper sent me to New York City to write about the aftermath. It was the most difficult story I’ve ever covered. We’ll be posting reader recollections, including my own, on the anniversary. Email me at lisa.rossi@patch.com

4) Most Commented Story

Maryland Del. James Malone's Hurricane Spam Raises Ethical Questions … The e-mail was a pitch for Royal Plus, a privately owned disaster clean-up company based in Snow Hill, MD, for which Malone serves as director of business development.

5) Headlines You May Have Missed 8/31