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Seals, Manatees, Albino Crabs, Snakeheads, Pacus – Strange Sea Creatures visit Maryland’s Shores

Posted on January 23, 2014 by atomictv

I’m always fascinated when sea creatures from far away places start appearing in Maryland. Are their compass or do they come here by choice? What draws them to the area? Seals make the visit to Ocean City during their annual … Continue reading →

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Horse-Headed Prankster Videobombs Baltimore Snowstorm Live Shot

Posted on January 22, 2014 by atomictv

Baltimore Reporter’s Live Shot Sees Possible Reappearance of ‘Horsehead’ Video Bomber By Kevin Eck  (Mediabistro/TV Spy 1/22/2014) Last year during the coverage of Hurricane Sandy, a reporter for NBC owned station WRC featured a live shot with a shirtless man wearing a horse … Continue reading →

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After Nearly 80 Years, Maryland Polka Hall Prepares For Last Dance

Posted on January 20, 2014 by atomictv

By Tara Boyle (WAMU, 1/17/2014) On a Sunday afternoon, George Ward is out on the dance floor at Blob’s Park, a Bavarian beer garden and polka hall in Jessup, Md. He’s been coming here a long time — since 1958. “There’s … Continue reading →

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Earl Weaver: The sorest loser that ever lived

Posted on January 19, 2014 by atomictv

“On my tombstone just write, The sorest loser that ever lived.” –  Earl Weaver Related: Earl Weaver: “Manager’s Corner” — Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver colorfully answers questions from baseball fans. Film by Skizz Cyzyk. Expletive Earl: Weaver’s prank tape … Continue reading →

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