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The Goof on the Roof: Bird-Brain Raven Fan (2007)

The Goof on the Roof: Bird-Brain Raven Fan As Lame As His Team By Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude, 12/29/2007) First my girlfriend mentioned him, then my friend Scott “Unpainted” Huffines (“Huffines Has It!”) e-mailed me about him, complaining about his lameness. The subject … Continue reading

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Star of Bethlehem lights up steel mill one final time

Decades-old December tradition continues past the death of Sparrows Point By Jamie Smith Hopkins (Baltimore Sun, 12/24/2012) The five-pointed star, made of stainless steel and dozens of heavy-duty light bulbs, looks deceptively simple. Its symbolism is anything but. Not long … Continue reading

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Animals on Parade at the 2010 Mayor’s Christmas Parade

An oldie but goodie from the Baltimore Or Less Christmas archives. Happy Holidays! The Canine, Equestrian, and Canine Superhero Divisions are highlighted by Atomic TV at Baltimore’s annual “Mayor’s Christmas Parade,” held Dec. 5, 2010 in Hampden. The 2012 Annual Mayor’s Christmas … Continue reading

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Hampden Christmas Parade 2006

An oldie but goodie from the Baltimore Or Less Christmas archives. Happy Holidays! The Spirit of Christmas Past Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 It’s that time again…time for the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in Hampden and once again the true reason for … Continue reading

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