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The Toynbee Tiles File

Posted on May 5, 2014 by almosthipguy

because a good idea never grows old…it’s just reborn Baltimore, May 5, 2014 – So many new “Toynbee Tiles” have been spotted around town lately – especially in the Mount Vernon area – that Baltimore Or Less feels compelled to … Continue reading →

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New “Toynbee Tile” Sighting @ Park & Franklin

Posted on May 2, 2014 by almosthipguy

Where: Crosswalk at corner of Park Avenue & W. Franklin Street Spotted: Friday, May 2, 2014 Mount Vernon is the new home of “Toynbee Tile” sightings. As I walked into work at the Enoch Pratt Central Library this morning, I … Continue reading →

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Afghan Leader, Baltimore Restaurateur

Posted on April 26, 2014 by almosthipguy

Qayum Karzai Seeks the Best in His Native Land and Adopted Home By Scott Calvert (The Wall Street Journal, April 25, 2014) [Former Baltimore Sun reporter Scott Calvert is now Mid-Atlantic reporter for the WSJ.] BALTIMORE—After ending his presidential campaign … Continue reading →

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Fields of Folly

Posted on April 11, 2014 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) Today Major League Baseball announced that it is investigating Orioles All-Star center fielder Adam Jones‘s comments about fans who venture onto playing fields for their 15 minutes of fame. That means Jones might face … Continue reading →

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