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Hampdenfest Racers Ride Toilets to Victory

Posted on September 12, 2010 by almosthipguy

Neighborhood celebration takes scatology to high velocity By Jill Rosen (Baltimore Sun, September 11, 2010) George Peters, aboard “The Golden Throne,” defeated Team Formula # Two Racing to win the championship at the first annual Toilet Races at Hampden Fest. … Continue reading →

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Everyman Art Collector

Posted on September 7, 2010 by almosthipguy

[Note: Erstwhile Atomic TV cameraman Chris Jensen of Jensen Plumbing Service was profiled in this month’s Urbanite magazine; kudos and courtesy flushes to Chris! The photo below of Jensen’s “Negativity Scene” – a Christmas nativity scene that adds space aliens … Continue reading →

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Back When Baltimore Beckoned Beck

Posted on September 6, 2010 by almosthipguy

Glenn Beck @ B104 Radio Comedian Albert Brooks once said that, in terms of being social outcasts, radio DJs occupied a place somewhere between curable and incurable lepers. No argument here…as the following anecdote no doubt testifies. After getting fired … Continue reading →

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Almost Queen & 2U Rock Middle River

Posted on September 4, 2010 by almosthipguy

Queen and U2 Tribute Bands Rock Middle River Queen-sized fan digs Almost Queen with right attitude Almost Queen/2U @ Wild Duck Cafe 3408 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, MD September 4, 2010 Thanks to Scott Huffines for alerting me … Continue reading →

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