Category Archives: Decades

Welcome to Hoeland

Posted on May 14, 2012 by atomictv

Who Stole the M from Homeland, Baltimore? (The Baltimore Fishbowl, 5/10/2012) Continue reading at The Baltimore Fishbowl. Related: Welcome to Homoland

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Michael Phelps and his High-Altitude Sleeping Chamber

Posted on May 14, 2012 by atomictv

By Jill Rosen (The Baltimore Sun, 5/7/2012) “Once I’m already in my room i still have to open a door to get into my bed,” he said, laughing a bit. “It’s just like a giant box. It’s like ‘boy and … Continue reading →

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Adolf Kowalski’s “Maryland Musician” Column

Posted on May 14, 2012 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude, 5/10/2012) “Back in the ’80s, I used to love reading Adolf Kowalski’s column in Maryland Musician. I used to clip ’em and save ’em each month, but can’t seem to find any these days. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated New Beer’s Eve

Posted on May 8, 2012 by atomictv

By Frederick N. Rasmussen (The Baltimore Sun, 4/13/2009) Thirty-three days after taking office, Congress fulfilled one of FDR’s campaign promises when the “wets” passed the Cullen-Harrison Act, which raised the alcohol allowed in “near beer” from 0.5 percent to 3.2 … Continue reading →

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