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Poetry of Barack Obama invokes MLK but pays true homage to Rod McKuen

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Eric Verlo

Jesus what a bore! Remember when SNL lampooned Sarah Palin’s first prime time TV interview by reenacting it verbatim? They could do that with Obama’ humorless addresses, I think it would make great theater, but the joke’s already abysmally old. … Continue reading →

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We live among gods and demigods

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Eric Verlo

I know a someone who’s studying Greek mythology. He isn’t very impressed and told me so, probably baiting me. He fixed me in the eye and said “Put it this way, I’m not going to care about it in college.” … Continue reading →

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16-year-old Jessica Watson completes solo circumnavigation, flunks geometry

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Eric Verlo

When 16-year-old Jessica Watson arrives in Sidney tomorrow, she will be the youngest person to sail around the globe alone. The precocious Aussie will be denied an official record however, for the same reason the Olympics enforce a minimum age … Continue reading →

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Federer finds sweet spot below the belt

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Marveline

Tennis Grand Slam tournaments are for fans of Lexus, Chase, Netjets and JP Morgan, apparently. JP Morgan executive Mary Callahan Erdoes was even on hand during a commercial break to “thank the fans.” But at today’s US Open, Roger … Continue reading →

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Spain reaches French Open final after all

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Eric Verlo

In the second game of the final match of the 2009 Roland Garros, a spectator leapt unto center court where he tried to drape Roger Federer in a flag. Television didn’t want to dignify the antic with explicatory coverage, as … Continue reading →

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Obama presidential address to Congress addressed to dueling teleprompters

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Eric Verlo

Have you noticed that Obama rarely looks forward when he speaks, not even by a fraction of 45 degrees? I think this censored camera shot which gives viewers President Obama’s point of view, the perspective exposes his complete reliance on the teleprompters. That’s why Obama turns his head completely from side to side, never facing forward, never appearing to address the majority of the audience who must obviously be in front of him. Anyway, it’s just an observation, but the mannerism has spoiled me for watching Obama make speeches, and I particularly question his use of the teleprompters for his press conference appearance. Continue reading →

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Sympathy for Sarah Palin’s self mockery

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Eric Verlo

Even with the official CBS transcript cleaned up, the Couric-Palin interview remains a riveting embarrassment. Fortunately online videos have archived poor Sarah Palin in all her Bush-league ignobility, if you can bear it. Don’t the Republicans appear to be unfathomable … Continue reading →

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The ideal soldier shoots for Beijing gold

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Marie Walden

The Olympic Games are almost upon us. Which contests are you most looking forward to? I tend to like them all, even the events that aren’t immediately understood as sport, like table tennis, rhythmic gymnastics and archery. One event that … Continue reading →

Posted in Perspective | Tagged ARN, Art, Athletes, Beijing, China, DIA, EPA, Forward, Games, Gold, Greece, Gymnastics, History, Hungary, Love, Media, Military, Olympics, POW, power, shooting, soldier, Sport, Swimming, Tennis, War | Leave a comment

I wore polka dots today

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Marie Walden

…and felt like an idiot. Why? I think polka dots are adorable. They are playful and happy and youthful which are traits I value. And the outfit I had on was classy and cute. So why did I feel anxious … Continue reading →

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Ragged Spaniard cleans Swiss clock

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Eric Verlo

I watched the Wimbledon finals with a fan who would brook not a peep of admiration for the adversary, regardless who was sporting the better form. Rafael Nadal, to be specific, was a Garanimal-wearer who had no place even crossing … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Notes | Tagged Animal, Art, Corn, David, Family, Fashion, GM, Interest, IRA, Muhammad Ali, Rafael Nadal, Rap, reason, Rights, Roger Federer, Sport, Swiss, Tennis, Tribe, Underdog, White, Wimbledon | 3 Comments

The g-factor

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Marie Walden

My courtship with Dave went something like this. “Hi.” “Hi.” “What did you get on the SAT?” “XXX on math. XXX on verbal. You?” “800 on both.” “Combined?” “Ha.” That conversation, which occurred at Bennigan’s on North Academy … Continue reading →

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In defense of Ralph Routon

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Marie Walden

Ralph Routon’s recent diatribe in the Indy about the impending departure of Michael DeMarsche was lame. But you have to understand. Having Ralph write about the arts is akin to having John Waters write about the Superbowl. You can only … Continue reading →

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From the Times….

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Marie Walden

This article in the NYT made me laugh. Just this morning, while driving my kids to tennis lessons, we saw a Bichon Frise. I said, “Hey kids, it’s a Bitchin’ Freeze.” Devon, age 9, said, “Mom, is our dog a … Continue reading →

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Is the Wii not a technological marvel?

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Eric Verlo

I have to admit I love the Nintendo Wii. Christmas chatter around kids this year was all about the Wii. Parents are thrilled that it reintroduces aerobics to the couch potato genre, but I’m not convinced that Nintendo won’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Personal Notes | Tagged America, American, ARN, Christ, Christmas, CIA, Games, Graphic, Holidays, internet, Love, Nintendo Wii, Origin, Pot, POW, power, PS3, Rap, Technology, Tennis, Video, War | Leave a comment

Red Tennis Balls

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Tony Logan

Move over Fast Food nation. I just picked up a new book (2006 publishing date) from the liberry, and the first chapter is titled Red Tennis Balls. Ever since my job as a carrot juice maker at a health food … Continue reading →

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COINTELPRO report presented to UN

Posted on November 22, 2002 by NMT

Report presented to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in September 2001. Authored by Paul Wolf. COINTELPRO: The Untold American Story By Paul Wolf with contributions from Robert Boyle, Bob Brown, Tom Burghardt, Noam Chomsky, Ward Churchill, Kathleen Cleaver, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Tennis

Poetry of Barack Obama invokes MLK but pays true homage to Rod McKuen

We live among gods and demigods

16-year-old Jessica Watson completes solo circumnavigation, flunks geometry

Federer finds sweet spot below the belt

Spain reaches French Open final after all

Obama presidential address to Congress addressed to dueling teleprompters

Sympathy for Sarah Palin’s self mockery

The ideal soldier shoots for Beijing gold

Ragged Spaniard cleans Swiss clock

The g-factor

In defense of Ralph Routon

From the Times….

Is the Wii not a technological marvel?

Red Tennis Balls

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