Monthly Archives: February 2012

Abraham Lincoln Inauguration Not Assured Until He Gave Baltimore Assassins the Slip

Posted on February 20, 2012 by atomictv

Evading Baltimore assassins earned vitriol, and the chance to fight another day. By Geoff Brown (U.S.News & World Report, 2/26/2009) When president-elect Barack Obama walked down the steps of Baltimore’s War Memorial on Jan. 17, 2009, to deliver a speech … Continue reading →

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“Ghost of Abraham Lincoln” music video by The Skeptics

Posted on February 20, 2012 by atomictv

The Skeptics new “Ghost of Abraham Lincoln” music video! The Skeptics are: Andrew McCutcheon (lead vocals and guitar) Dennis Crolley (bass, keyboards, backing vocals Stephen Blickenstaff (drums and backing vocals) The Skeptics performing at Baltimore, Maryland’s Trendont Street Stop in … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To Public Toilets?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by atomictv

On World Toilet Day the author asks: “How do you manage to enjoy a city if you’re constantly worrying about “holding it”?” by Art Cohen (Baltimore Brew, 11/19/2010) “For some reason which is never clear to any foreigner, American cities … Continue reading →

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Former Burlesque Dancer Reminisces

Posted on February 15, 2012 by atomictv

Ex-Stripper’s Days Are Now Quiet Ones By Rafael Alvarez (The Baltimore Sun, 2/2/1993) It isn’t right for Jean Honus to be all alone on Barney Street. The house is quiet; hours are long. And there’s no action. Not like the … Continue reading →

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