Monthly Archives: December 2010

Towson University’s WTMD Issues “Hon” Statement

Posted on December 13, 2010 by atomictv

A Statement from our GM about the Trademarking of the word Hon by Stephen Yasko, WTMD General Manager (12/12/2010) WTMD doesn’t often wander into commenting on news stories or sticking our nose into other people’s business, but as the outrage … Continue reading →

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“Friends In Low Places” Baltimore excerpt from PEOPLE LIKE US: SOCIAL CLASS IN AMERICA (2001)

Posted on December 13, 2010 by almosthipguy

In America, social class is the elephant in the room that nobody says exists, but it’s hard to ignore in Baltimore, whose blue collar charms have been given national exposure via the films of Barry Levinson and John Waters. This … Continue reading →

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Ray Lewis Respects Trademarks: “The Sleeved Blanket”

Posted on December 12, 2010 by atomictv

Ray Lewis respects trademark law! He calls his designer warming apparel “The Sleeved Blanket” knowing that the Snuggie™ is trademarked term. Repeat after me: “The Sleeved Blanket.” Learn it. Know it. Live it.

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Attila the Hon: A “Smile, Hon, You’re in Baltimore!” Editorial

Posted on December 12, 2010 by atomictv

by William P. Tandy (“Smile, Hon, You’re in Baltimore!”, 12/12/2010) In the days since the Baltimore Messenger “broke” the story of Café Hon owner Denise Whiting’s trademarking of the word “hon”, the public backlash has been palpable. Everyone from regular citizens … Continue reading →

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