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The Demolition and Afterlife of Baltimore Memorial Stadium

Posted on November 9, 2012 by atomictv

By Keith Eggener (Places, 10/22/2012) An excerpt from the essay: “…Fan reaction to the threat of loss was intense and highly personal. Humanized in life, “the old gray lady” was likewise mourned in death, like a friend or family member … Continue reading →

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Link: A Remembrance of Local Arts Scenes Past

Posted on October 25, 2012 by atomictv

By Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude, 10/15/2012) You Are Here: Link No. 2 (1997) The Baltimore-based arts magazine Link published 10 book-length journals to great critical acclaim between 1996 and 2006. I was never fully aware of Baltimore’s arts scene in my formative … Continue reading →

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All Aboard For Back River!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by atomictv

“Be a roughneck for once and ride down to Back River,” he suggested. “There’ll be rough stuff there if you want it, but you’ll he safe enough if you’re good.” (The Baltimore Sun, 7/23/1911) Click for large image ”HEY, wait … Continue reading →

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Maryland Tattoo Artist Transforming Mastectomy Patients’ Scarred Chests

Posted on October 23, 2012 by atomictv

The tattoo artist transforming mastectomy patients’ scarred chests with incredible three-dimensional nipple inkings Many women who have surgery to treat breast cancer are left without nipples and areolas, the pigmented area around the nipple By Sadie Whitelocks (Daily Mail, 10/22/2012) … Continue reading →

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