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Louisville Cardinals rule Rupp Arena

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

The NCAA Men’s Division 1 basketball championship goes into full dribble today as the round of 64 commences. Of course, I’m rooting for Louisville to go all the way. But some folks in Kentucky don’t feel the same way: “You … Continue reading →

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Baseball season begins with “42″

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

Major League Baseball’s 2013 season begins March 31 in Texas, with the Rangers taking on the Astros in Houston. Just one game that day, then everybody else hits the field on April 1. But I’m looking forward to this bit … Continue reading →

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The cost of doing business

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Here’s a novel concept. If companies want skilled workers, they should pay a decent wage (from the New York Times): Eric Isbister, the C.E.O. of GenMet, a metal-fabricating manufacturer outside Milwaukee, told me that he would hire as many skilled … Continue reading →

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Wizards night out

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

Another D.C. sports event. Another arena of empty seats.

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At Georgetown

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

So today’s a sports day in D.C. Georgetown vs. Mount St. Mary’s now ( photo above), and NBA’s Wizards vs. Bobcats later. As you can tell from the photo, D.C. sports don’t sell out early in the season, which means … Continue reading →

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Alex Karras, NFL great (and Mongo), dies at 77

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Alex Karras, who played tackle for the Detroit Lions for 12 seasons in the 1950s and ’60s, died yesterday in Los Angeles at the age of 77. Though not a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he was … Continue reading →

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The evil of religious fanatics

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney attacked President Obama for sympathizing with Islamic extremists after a mob in Libya killed the U.S. ambassador over a movie trailer that was deemed offensive to Muslims. There are so many things wrong with the … Continue reading →

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Bill Moyers Essay: Living Under the Gun

Posted on July 22, 2012 by
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Deficitbots

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

From Mark Fiores YouTube channel.

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Whitney Houston, pop diva, dies at 48: AP report

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

This just hit the wire 15 minutes ago. From the AP: Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby … Continue reading →

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