Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sea Foam During Hurricane Irene – Not Raw Sewage

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Media Contact: Kathleen Shaffer (410) 902-5053 (410) 925-7421 kshaffer@mghus.com Donna Abbott (410) 723-8609 DAbbott@oceancitymd.gov Contrary to media reports, Ocean City never experienced raw sewage leak or spill. Wastewater treatment plant was offline during hurricane. Ocean City, Md. (Aug. 31, 2011) … Continue reading →


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Reporter Braves Sea Foam (RAW SEWAGE!) in Ocean City During Hurricane Irene Coverage; Letterman Lampoons

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Scott Huffines

(Huffingtonpost.com, 8/28/2011) FOX 5′s Tucker Barnes Braves the Sea Foam in Ocean City: MyFoxDC.com This report just in from Huffingtonpost.com: “You can’t do that on television. Well, you can … but you’ll probably want to shower afterward. Tucker Barnes of … Continue reading →


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Woman takes foul ball to the head during Yankees/Orioles game

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Something to watch over and over and over like the Zapruder film. Bang! That’s wild! Link via Barstoolsports.com.


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Bosley’s Neon Magazine

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Scott Huffines

(What Weekly, 8/25/2011) Bosley (the artist formerly known as Tommy Tucker) just released a remarkable new video for Neon Magazine, first single from his forthcoming album, Honey Pig. The CD release show will be this Saturday, August 27th, at the … Continue reading →


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WBAL-TV stands behind Sandusky report on Flanagan and reasons for suicide

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Scott Huffines

But police investigation offers different explanation for Flanagan’s act By David Zurawik (The Baltimore Sun, 8/25/2011) WBAL-TV is standing behind its Wednesday-night report by sportscaster Gerry Sandusky linking the suicide of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and executive Mike Flanagan to … Continue reading →


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Table Talk: Lost City Diner finally materializes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Tom Warner

A long-awaited project opens in Charles North; the results are ravishing By Richard Gorelick (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Let’s just say that hydroelectric dams haven’t taken as long to complete as the Lost City Diner, Joy Martin’s long-awaited project in the … Continue reading →


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Championship ring is returned to Colts legend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Tom Warner

Art Donovan’s ring was taken during trip to Hong Kong in 1977 By Peter Hermann and Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun, 8/24/11) Colts legend Art Donovan never thought he’d get his ring back. The cherished keepsake of the 1958 NFL championship … Continue reading →


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As the Earth Rocked, Ceiling Tiles Fell at Local Target

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake caused mild damage to the national retailer on Campbell Boulevard. By Emily Kimball (Essex-MiddleRiverPatch, 8/23/2011) As the ground began rocking, more than a dozen ceiling tiles fell from inside the White Marsh Target on Campbell Boulevard. While … Continue reading →


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Man Reveals Legend of Mystery Visitor to Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Scott Huffines

(Associated Press, 8/15/2007) The legend was almost too good to be true. For decades, a mysterious figure dressed in black, his features cloaked by a wide-brimmed hat and scarf, crept into a churchyard to lay three roses and a bottle … Continue reading →


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The Baltimore Block, Half Scale Baltimore Row House

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Scott Huffines

“”What will I do with a row house?” Jim suggested a crack house. Well, that will be different, thought Grace. So she decided to go ahead with the project.” View the Baltimore Block gallery at Virtual Dollhouses


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Elvis Presley Hits the Low Point of His Career in Baltimore

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Only in Baltimore would Elvis Presley leave the stage to try to take a 30 minute crap because of intestinal problems. The Elvis In Norway fan site shares this tale of one of Elvis’ worst performances of his career: Baltimore … Continue reading →


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Flash Mob Theft Reported at Germantown 7-Eleven

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Scott Huffines

By Tiffany Arnold (Germantown.patch.com, 8/15/2011) Montgomery County Police have identified several suspects in connection with an apparent flash mob theft at a 7-Eleven in Germantown late Saturday. Investigators have released surveillance footage Monday afternoon with hopes of identifying more people. … Continue reading →


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